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Dr. Joshua Smith

Collaborative, practical care for relationship and addiction concerns

LPC Louisiana

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Joshua

Dr. Joshua Smith is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, intimacy concerns, and depression.

Background and approach

He offers calm guidance and a steady presence while clients take steps toward clearer goals. His style treats therapy as a partnership where both people bring expertise to the work.

He has 17 years of clinical experience in Louisiana and draws on a mix of practical approaches to meet everyday needs. Sessions aim to identify what is stuck and try small, doable steps that build forward momentum.

That might mean practicing new ways to talk about difficult topics or learning tools to manage strong emotions day to day. His background includes work with attachment-related concerns, abandonment wounds, and issues like codependency, commitment struggles, and blended family stress.

He also supports people coping with body image worries, caregiver strain, and substance use challenges. The approach is straightforward and focused on what the client needs now.

Therapeutic methods he uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, client-centered conversation, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He often blends these to suit the person in front of him rather than sticking to a single method.

People who prefer clear goals, a collaborative tone, and practical tools may find this approach helpful. He invites interested individuals to consider starting with a short intake and a simple plan for the first few sessions.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then move toward actions that match their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and struggles around addiction or emptiness. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that form in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they connect with others after abandonment, codependency, or relationship ruptures.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean trying a mix of ACT, attachment work, and client-centered conversation and adjusting plans as progress happens.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction, phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can work well for quick check-ins or homework support. These options give flexibility for different rhythms and practical needs while keeping the focus on steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Smith address?
He focuses on addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression, with additional work around attachment, abandonment, codependency, and related challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
He treats therapy as a partnership and blends practical approaches to set clear goals and small steps clients can take between sessions.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He brings 17 years of professional clinical experience to his work in Louisiana.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is an LPC, licensed in Louisiana and practices with that credential noted.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
He works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed in

Louisiana

Languages

English