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Dr. Joshua Smith, LPC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasAddictions, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Joshua

Dr. Joshua Smith brings 17 years of clinical experience to his practice in Louisiana and focuses on working with people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and depression.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as a collaborative partnership in which the therapist offers guidance and clinical skills while the client brings the commitment and lived experience needed to make change. That shared effort is central to his approach and to the progress he helps clients pursue.

His work also covers related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, avoidant or dependent personality patterns, codependency, communication and commitment challenges, and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. He draws on several well-established modalities to tailor care to each person's needs, combining structured strategies with an emphasis on understanding relational patterns and inner parts.

Dr. Smith welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English for those seeking flexible access to therapy in varied formats.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the different parts or aspects of a person’s inner life, helping clients understand and heal conflicted or protective internal states to reduce distress and improve self-management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful life goals; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and challenges related to avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships and supports clients in developing more supported ways of connecting and communicating with others.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapt methods from these approaches to create a tailored plan. Clients are invited to give feedback as techniques are tried so the course of care can be adjusted together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support while accommodating differing communication styles and access needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Smith address?
He works with addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression, along with related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and substance use.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He approaches therapy as a partnership that combines clinician guidance with client commitment, using both structured and relational methods to support change.
What is his background and experience level?
He has 17 years of professional clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is licensed as an LPC in Louisiana with license number LA LPC 3516.
Can he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who are located abroad.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English