Joshua Cook, LPC
Therapist in Texas
Joshua Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience.
- License 68294 · Texas Expires October 2026
- NPI 1821631946 · national registry
- Experience and languages 10+ years in practice English
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About Joshua
Joshua Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience. He uses a warm, interactive style and focuses on listening first. He treats people with respect and sensitivity and avoids stigmatizing labels.
Joshua aims to help clients move toward clearer goals and more manageable day-to-day life. Joshua draws on several practical methods to guide sessions. He uses client-centered techniques to follow each person’s priorities and cognitive behavioral tools to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
He also integrates emotion-focused ideas when relationships or intense feelings are central concerns. Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also helps people dealing with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar mood issues.
Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment wounds, body image, codependency, and communication problems. Sessions are tailored to the person’s needs. Joshua works to make a clear plan together, with short-term goals and practical steps.
He emphasizes collaboration and building skills that carry over into daily life. Joshua offers online options and flexible session formats to fit different schedules. He provides straightforward guidance for getting started and supports clients through changes at their own pace.
Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 68294 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1821631946 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joshua lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joshua names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Joshua names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Joshua uses the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and improve communication by helping people notice recurring interactions and practice new ways of relating. This approach is useful when trust, connection, or recurring arguments are the concern.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's own goals, giving space for clients to lead sessions while the therapist offers empathy and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his work too; CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua will discuss what matters to the client, try fitting methods to goals, and adjust plans as progress is made. He sees therapy as teamwork where client feedback guides the direction.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing support and quick processing between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and life changes.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Joshua address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger. He also helps with relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related issues like attachment and codependency.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on listening, practical skill building, and collaborative planning tailored to each person's needs.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has ten years of clinical experience working in a range of settings and has provided online counseling as part of his practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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