Joshua (Josh) Phelps, LPC

Joshua (Josh) Phelps practices using approaches that center on thinking patterns, personal strengths, and present-moment skills. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wyoming who focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and ADHD. Josh writes plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or unsure.

Josh has eight years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult transitions. He helps people cope after losses and addresses the impact of trauma and post-traumatic stress. He also works with impulsivity and mood concerns that can get in the way of daily life.

In sessions Josh uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He pairs that with client-centered listening so people can shape their goals and pace. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices to teach coping tools for strong emotions.

Josh believes the person in the room knows their life best. He focuses on practical steps - small experiments, skill practice, and clearer routines - so progress feels tangible. He encourages questions and adjusts the plan as needs change.

People meet with Josh through a mix of video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. He explains the process, helps set achievable goals, and follows up on what’s working or needs adjusting.

How online therapy uses CBT and skills practice

Joshua uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought and behavior patterns and try small experiments that can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. CBT focuses on practical steps like tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and changing routines to create clearer results.

He also uses client-centered therapy to keep the work grounded in each person's priorities and strengths. That means the therapist listens, reflects, and helps shape goals together so the plan matches what the person wants. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are added when strong emotions or impulsivity need steadying, with concrete tools for managing intensity and improving coping.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Josh will talk through options, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. The goal is to build a toolbox of strategies that fit the client's life and goals, not to force a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face work and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when video is not possible or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins, homework review, and ongoing skill coaching easier to fit into a busy week. These options give flexibility to work on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns from different settings.