Josh Holbrook, LPC - Therapist in Virginia

About Josh

Josh Holbrook is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, and related concerns. He also helps with self-esteem, addiction, grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Josh aims to create a calm space where people can talk openly and feel heard.

Josh draws primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy, and he also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based ideas.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings. He speaks plainly about skills for managing strong emotions, building routines, and improving relationships. He trained and worked in community mental health early in his career, which exposed him to many different problems people face.

That background gave him experience with trauma, self-harm, legal concerns, and helping people find motivation and direction. Josh has worked in mental health for about three years since receiving his LPC credential. He keeps current with treatment methods recognized in Virginia and aims to use research-backed approaches when possible.

In sessions he prioritizes comfort and safety so people can share without rush. He meets each person where they are and collaborates on clear goals and steps to reach them.

Approaches that guide online sessions and support

Josh often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and depression. CBT helps people build routines, change unhelpful thinking, and try small experiments to see what works.

He also draws from dialectical behavior therapy, which focuses on teaching coping skills for strong emotions and improving tolerance for distress. DBT-style skills are useful for managing anger, impulsive behaviors, and intense mood swings.

Attachment-based ideas appear in his work as well, helping people understand how early relationships shape current patterns and improving connection with others. This approach can help when relationship difficulties or parenting concerns are part of the struggle.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options let people attend from home, keep therapy consistent around busy days, and use shorter check-ins or longer sessions as needed. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen methods to each format so that skills practice and supportive conversation continue effectively.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Josh commonly address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, self-esteem issues, sleep and eating problems, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change. He emphasizes making a person feel comfortable, using plain language and clear steps to try between sessions.

What is his clinical background?

Josh has about three years of professional experience and began in community mental health, where he worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and legal issues.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia. The license listed is VA LPC 0701006953.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for connecting.

How are sessions billed or priced?

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 according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Grief
LGBT
Parenting issues
Sleeping disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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