Dr. Joshua Smith, LPC

Dr. Joshua Smith is a licensed professional counselor with 17 years of experience in Louisiana. He focuses on practical help for people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and depression. He talks plainly and works alongside clients to set clear steps forward.

Dr. Smith sees therapy as a partnership. He blends practical skills with a person-centered stance so clients shape the goals and take an active role in change. Sessions emphasize small, achievable steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

His approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to name patterns and try new ways of thinking and acting. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and commit to meaningful actions. Attachment-based perspectives guide work on trust, closeness, and fears of abandonment.

In session he helps people with specific concerns such as codependency, communication and commitment problems, body image, caregiver stress, and substance use. He also addresses issues tied to divorce, blended family challenges, and feelings of emptiness. The focus is on clear strategies that fit daily life.

Clients can expect a straightforward style that balances support with practical tools. Dr. Smith listens for what matters most, then helps design steps to reduce distress and strengthen relationships. He encourages small wins and steady progress over time.

How therapy styles translate to online care

Dr. Smith uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, relationship patterns, and addiction-related habits by practicing concrete skills in daily life.

He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take value-driven actions even when feelings are painful. Attachment-based work looks at patterns of closeness and distance to improve trust and intimacy in relationships.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That collaborative process lets clients try tools and adjust the plan as they learn what helps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer different practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and messaging works for brief updates or ongoing reflection. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.