About
Hi everyone! I'm Josh. Do you struggle with social anxiety and poor self-confidence? I know that overcoming it is possible! Many come to therapy because of childhood trauma and how it has manifested in their adult lives. Often this manifests in feelings of poor self-confidence, self-worth, and social anxiety. At its root, the fundamental belief of those who have social anxiety is the belief, “I am not enough.” Clients get into the habit of comparing themselves to others and it makes them feel inadequate and insecure. Over time clients begin to avoid situations that elicit their anxiety, particularly social situations. This can lead to social isolation and loneliness. Clients will present with complaints of frequent panic attacks, ot having a romantic partner, not having friends, not being happy in their jobs and feeling disconnected from life. They are labeled by others as shy, quiet, or introverted. This scenario described myself for much of my life which gives me lived experience to better able to assist you. I help individuals combat their social fears and begin to live a rich and fulfulling life. I do this through cognitive behavioral therapy techniques primarily but also integrate solution-focused therapy, assertiveness training, exposure therapy, and acceptance & commitment therapy. Whether you're a teen struggling to make friends and socialize or you are an adult unable to speak up at work meetings or unable to ask someone out on a date, I'm here for you! Seeking therapy can be frightening but I want to assure you that you will be most welcome if you take that leap of faith!
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Gulf Coast Jewish Family And Community Services, Inc.
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Black or African American, White
Client Focus
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Anxiety
- Grief
- LGBTQ Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Treatment Orientation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Humanistic
- Person Centered/Rogerian
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Modality
- Individuals
Insurance
- Cigna
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro, Master's in Social Work
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 104100000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Practice Locations
14041 Icot Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33760-3702
Phone Number: (727) 743-1049