Dr. Joshua Smith, LPC
Therapist in Louisiana
Dr.
- License 3516 · Louisiana Expires June 2026
- NPI 1114404480 · national registry
- Experience and languages 17+ years in practice English
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About Joshua
Dr. Joshua Smith greets people with straightforward, practical help for tough moments. He focuses on issues like addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and depression.
He aims to make sessions feel collaborative and purposeful so people can take steady steps forward. Joshua is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Louisiana with 17 years of clinical work. He frames therapy as a partnership where the therapist brings clinical guidance and the client brings their knowledge of their life.
Background and approach
Together they set goals and try concrete strategies between sessions. His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values.
He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at patterns that formed in relationships and how those patterns show up today. In sessions he keeps language plain and practical. People can expect clear discussion, exercises they can try at home, and a focus on skills that build better communication and emotional regulation.
He helps people untangle repeated patterns like codependency, commitment fears, and control struggles. Joshua also works with issues tied to life transitions such as divorce, blended family adjustments, and caregiver stress. He supports those managing substance use and the fallout it causes in close relationships.
The aim is steady progress, not sudden perfection.
Credentials
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 3516 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1114404480 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joshua lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joshua names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for depression, addiction, and uncertainty. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current behavior and communication, which can help people change recurring conflicts and deepen emotional understanding. The Gottman Method focuses on practical skills for relationship communication and repair, offering specific tools people can use to improve interactions and reduce repeated fights.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences, then together they will try methods that fit the situation. That plan can change over time as progress and needs become clearer.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face work on communication skills and in-session exercises. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option for check-ins or when a shorter conversation is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide flexible ways to share updates, get brief coaching, or check in between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, travel, and family demands while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and depression, plus related topics like attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He practices in a collaborative, straightforward style that blends structured skill work with reflective conversations to help people change patterns and act on their values.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
He has 17 years of professional clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns in outpatient settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana and sees clients associated with that region.
Does he provide sessions in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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