- Strengths based
- Practical skills
- Sleep focused
About Joshua
Joshua Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addiction concerns. He speaks plain language and focuses on each person's strengths. He aims to make the first steps toward better rest and daily functioning feel manageable and hopeful.
Joshua frames the work around the client's story and goals. He uses clear conversations and practical tools rather than jargon. Sessions involve looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing new coping skills, and trying small changes that can improve sleep and mood.
His training includes a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in psychology and economics, and a master’s in general psychology from Sam Houston State University. He also completed post-graduate studies in counseling at Liberty University. These studies inform a straightforward, skills-based approach.
Joshua’s background includes roles in mobile crisis outreach and mental health training for public school teachers. He has worked with people on probation and parole as a counseling associate and case manager. He volunteered in a psychiatric Crisis Stabilization Unit, leading groups on relapse prevention and building social support.
In private practice roles he has provided telehealth counseling to couples, children, teens, and individuals. He brings four years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and build steadier routines.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Joshua draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's goals and priorities. This approach means the conversation centers on what matters most to the client, helping them name problems and decide what to try next.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect sleep and mood. Clients learn practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and build routines that support better rest.
Dialectical behavior therapy is another part of his toolkit for managing strong emotions and building coping skills. DBT-style strategies include attention to distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can help reduce nighttime rumination and impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Joshua collaborates with clients to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
If you prefer online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking since no specific formats are listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, fit sessions into a busy day, and reduce travel time. It also allows a focus on skills and routines that transfer directly into daily life, such as evening wind-down practices and brief check-in strategies.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joshua help address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and rest problems, addictions, anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and LGBT related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
Joshua uses a collaborative, client-centered style and mixes practical techniques with reflective conversation to help people try new habits and coping skills.
What training and experience does he have?
He holds a bachelor’s from Texas A&M University and a master’s in general psychology from Sam Houston State University, plus post-graduate counseling studies. He has four years of professional experience in clinical and outreach roles.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
What languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Check the booking flow to see available session types.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.