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Joshua Martin

Joshua Martin, LPC

South Carolina

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety

  • ACT
  • CBT
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Joshua

Joshua Martin is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, and career difficulties. He offers straightforward help for people who want to manage strong emotions and everyday pressures.

Joshua focuses on building a practical working relationship rather than relying on jargon. He uses clear conversation to identify what matters most and then picks strategies that fit the client’s goals. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to scheduling challenges that come with busy lives.

His approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy among other methods. That mix lets him address unhelpful thinking, patterns that keep problems going, and values-based choices that help people act differently in stressful moments. He also uses Motivational Interviewing and Existential ideas when they suit a client’s situation.

Joshua commonly helps with practical concerns such as communication problems, control issues, feelings of guilt or shame, and isolation or loneliness. He also supports work on abandonment and attachment wounds, social anxiety, panic, and phobias. He takes a steady, pragmatic tone and aims to help clients recognize small changes that reduce frequent frustration and anger.

When someone wants to begin, Joshua asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. He acknowledges the difficulty of fitting therapy into daily life and works with clients on scheduling and realistic next steps.

How Joshua Uses Therapy Methods Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, then move toward chosen values. It is useful for anger that comes from getting stuck in unhelpful reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing alternative responses. It often helps with anxiety, panic, and repetitive anger responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joshua will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts tools over time based on what the client notices is helping and what feels realistic in daily life.

The therapist’s biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping therapy consistent while juggling work and other commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career problems, and depression. He also addresses related issues like communication, control struggles, and isolation.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses practical, collaborative methods drawing on ACT, CBT, and client-centered ideas. Sessions focus on identifying goals and testing small changes.

How much experience does he have?

Joshua has seven years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience includes helping people manage strong emotions and life stressors.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. His credential is listed as SC LPC.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients as noted. Conversations are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.

What do I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That initiates the intake and booking process.

Whenever you are ready

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