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Online therapist

Joshua Elledge

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Joshua

Joshua Elledge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Idaho who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He also supports those struggling with relationship and family problems. Joshua speaks plainly and respects the courage it takes to reach out for help.

His approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical skills that can make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize workable steps and steady progress rather than labels or blame. Joshua draws from several therapy methods to match what a person needs. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - to clarify values and take meaningful action.

Mindfulness and dialectical skills are also available to help regulate strong emotions and manage stress. In sessions he aims to create a calm, steady space where someone can talk through hard moments and practice new responses. He values clear communication and helps people build tools they can use at home.

Joshua’s background includes four years of counseling experience and the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. People looking for help with career stress, anger, parenting strains, or family-of-origin patterns may find his mix of approaches useful. He offers sessions in English and works with a range of life challenges, keeping the focus on practical steps and support.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Joshua uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most and take small, values-based steps toward those goals. ACT often helps when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to prioritize.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching tools to test thoughts and try new actions.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Joshua will listen to what matters to the person, discuss options, and tailor methods to fit their needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps choose techniques that feel manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to use skills in real time between meetings. The variety of options supports people who need different levels of interaction and convenience.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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 Joshua work with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, and related challenges listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centered, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. He focuses on clear communication and practical steps a person can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Joshua has four years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns including substance issues, depression, and relationship struggles.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license ID LPC-8596 and practices in Idaho.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work 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 according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Idaho
Languages
English

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