About

Hi there! I am Joshua, a nationally certified licensed professional counselor who adores meeting new people! I truly love my job, and hope that this reflects in our sessions. Formerly from the Southern US (Mississippi), I now reside in Denver, Colorado. As a neurodivergent and queer human, I find my work to be special and unique, and I seek to provide informed services to fellow neurospicy humans :) I have approximately 10 years of involvement with the counseling profession. I acquired my degrees from Mississippi State University in Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have multiple national certifications. My love of variety and acquiring knowledge have resulted in vast experiences amongst various settings, including acute/inpatient, university-based, outpatient addiction, and most recently as a children's trauma therapist. Although I am a specialist in Trauma and LGBTQ+ issues, I have also been extensively trained in ADHD disorders, Autism support, mood disorders, and emotion regulation, in addition to covering a broad range of mental health issues. Domestically, I am licensed to practice in the states of Mississippi and Colorado. I would describe myself as a very accepting and warm therapist, operating from a drive of empathy, multicultural competency, and compassion. I also view myself as alternative and non-traditional in most of my approaches. I tend to sway more toward a psychodynamic and emotionally-focused approach to therapy, but also incorporate cognitive-behavioral, reality, existential, feminist, relational, culture-centered, and narrative styles when appropriate. I've also taught and lectured in various psychology courses, with my favorites being Human Sexual Behavior and Social Psychology. I like to incorporate my academic knowledge into sessions as psycho-education is a magnificent tool in sustaining mental wellness.