Therapist profile
Joshua Heying
Therapist focused on practical coping strategies
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- Goal oriented
- Relationship focused
- Mindfulness informed
About Joshua
He emphasizes a trusting relationship as the foundation of therapy. Joshua uses practical, straightforward conversation to help clients set and reach workable goals. He avoids heavy clinical jargon and aims for clear, usable steps that fit day-to-day life.
His background includes community mental health, crisis intervention, residential treatment, and school-based counseling. That experience informs his work with trauma, family conflict, personality concerns, and severe or persistent mental health issues. He draws on a range of approaches to tailor care to each person’s situation.
Joshua describes his method as collaborative. He mixes cognitive-behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior tools, client-centered habits, mindfulness, and acceptance-focused strategies depending on what each client needs. Sessions focus on what clients want to change and how to get there one step at a time.
He welcomes people who are ready to take practical steps toward feeling better. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Joshua works together with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That collaboration guides whether ACT, CBT, or other tools are emphasized during sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by avoiding travel and reducing time away from work or family. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let someone choose sessions without being on camera if that feels better. Those practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while they work toward their goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joshua help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, addictions, trauma and related issues. He also helps with parenting strain, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He emphasizes a trusting relationship and plain language. His style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps people can try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has eight years of professional experience and a background in community mental health, crisis intervention, residential care, and school-based counseling.
Where is Joshua licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.