- Stress management
- Communication skills
- Grief support
About Joshua
Joshua Blackburn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and Virginia with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Joshua also focuses on issues like aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Joshua keeps sessions straightforward. He listens to what is most troubling and then uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns. He emphasizes practical coping strategies for everyday situations, such as managing social anxiety, handling difficult conversations, or reducing work-related stress.
Clients can expect direct discussion of current problems and step-by-step tools to try between meetings. Joshua pays attention to the history behind a problem, including family of origin themes, fatherhood or midlife transitions, and past relationship wounds like infidelity or divorce. He also addresses feelings such as guilt, shame, and grief as part of recovery.
For people juggling caregiving, aging concerns, or neurodivergent traits, Joshua helps sort priorities and set manageable goals. He often focuses on communication skills and ways to reduce control struggles that get in the way of daily life.
Joshua describes his work as collaborative. He helps clients identify strengths, practice new behaviors, and track progress with concrete steps. To begin, he asks a few questions to match goals and then schedules an initial session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Joshua draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on building practical coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral-focused methods emphasize small, repeatable actions such as graded exposure or activity planning to steadily address avoidance and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua discusses goals, preferences, and past experiences, then recommends techniques to try together. He checks in on what is and isn’t helping and adjusts plans so the work fits each person's needs and pace.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these formats to support regular progress while keeping therapy practical and focused on everyday improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas such as aging, caregiver stress, and autism support.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical tools and step-by-step strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds LPC credentials in Tennessee and Virginia and practices out of Tennessee.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for clients in the supported regions.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.