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Joshua Elledge, LPC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationIdaho
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Joshua

Joshua Elledge, LPC, works with people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, anger, career concerns, and other life transitions. He approaches therapy as a collaborative journey that honors each person's strengths and capacity for change.

Background and approach

Joshua emphasizes a client-centered, supportive, and nonjudgmental stance, inviting clients to explore thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns while identifying practical steps toward greater wellbeing. His clinical toolbox includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and dialectical behavior skills, among other methods.

With four years of counseling experience and a license to practice in Idaho (ID LPC LPC-8596), he blends evidence-based practices with an emphasis on personal values and present-moment awareness. Joshua frames therapy as a partnership that balances compassion with skillful strategies to address issues such as codependency, communication problems, addiction, family-of-origin challenges, and feelings of isolation or shame.

Clients seeking guidance can expect an individualized plan that reflects their goals, preferences, and readiness for change, with an emphasis on building practical coping skills and insight over time.

How IFS and Evidence-Based Methods Translate to Online Therapy

Joshua integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered principles. IFS focuses on understanding and tending to the different parts of a person’s inner system, helping people resolve internal conflicts and cultivate self-leadership; it can be useful for trauma, shame, and persistent negative patterns. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and psychological flexibility, teaching acceptance and mindful commitment to meaningful behaviors when facing difficult thoughts and emotions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work in sessions. Joshua partners with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and he adapts strategies over time to match progress and preferences. This process aims to blend practical skills with exploration of underlying patterns in a way that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule consistent care around life demands. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver skill-based interventions, mindfulness exercises, and conversational work without requiring travel, which can help maintain continuity and accessibility of support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joshua commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, anger, career stress, and related topics like codependency and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered, collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing the client's expertise in their own life while offering practical skills and compassionate guidance.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has four years of professional counseling experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and persistent mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
Joshua holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Idaho with license ID LPC LPC-8596.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscription details handled?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Idaho

Languages

English