- Values-focused strategies
- Skill-based tools
- Community mental health experience
About Joshua
Joshua Heying is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people manage everyday life with more ease. He focuses on building a trusting relationship first and adapts his approach to each person’s needs. His work addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency.
Joshua draws on several practical methods during sessions. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take steps that match their values. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.
His background includes community mental health and crisis work, with experience in residential treatment, school-based counseling, and family-centered settings. That experience informs how he handles urgent problems and ongoing struggles alike. He has worked with people facing severe or persistent mental illness, personality concerns, and trauma.
Joshua brings about eight years of experience in clinical social work to his practice. He emphasizes straightforward, conversational care rather than clinical jargon. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and setting manageable goals.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. Joshua helps identify what matters most to each person and uses a mix of strategies to support progress. He welcomes questions about how his style might fit specific concerns before scheduling.
How key approaches are used in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and codependency when someone wants more meaningful daily choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavioral changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. These skills can help when strong emotions, relationship conflict, or impulsive behaviors are a problem.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joshua will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then he adapts methods so sessions match the client’s needs rather than forcing a single model.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or making it simpler to maintain continuity during transitions. Licensed professionals can use a combination of skills teaching, in-session practice, and goal-setting that translates well to remote work, while still focusing on real-world steps between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Joshua works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, codependency, ADHD, and trauma-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes a trusting relationship and uses practical methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to teach coping skills and help people move toward their goals.
What is his professional background?
Joshua has about eight years of experience in clinical social work with time spent in community mental health, residential treatment, school-based counseling, and crisis intervention settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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