Therapist profile
Joshua Cook, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Joshua
Joshua Cook is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, sleep problems, self-esteem difficulties, ADHD, and bipolar-related challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and the practice does not take international clients.
Joshua draws on approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Motivational Interviewing. He aims to keep conversations straightforward and practical. In sessions he listens, asks questions that clarify patterns, and helps people try different ways of responding to difficult feelings and situations.
He has worked in multiple clinical settings and has experience with online counseling. That background means he is familiar with how to adapt therapeutic techniques to a remote format and how to keep sessions focused when life is busy. He prefers an interactive style that involves collaboration rather than lengthy lectures.
Joshua uses tools from CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and from EFT and the Gottman Method to address connection and communication concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps when people are facing ambivalence about change, including with substance use.
People who come to him often want concrete steps to manage symptoms, improve communication at home, or handle parenting stress. The first appointment usually clarifies goals and outlines an approach to try over the next few sessions.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. It involves open questions and reflective listening to help people clarify what matters and set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses homework and skills practice to change patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, or stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name their emotional responses and shifts interactions that undermine closeness and communication.Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. Joshua will work with the person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan if something feels unhelpful. The emphasis is on testing what works and keeping sessions focused on practical change and clearer communication.
The therapist has experience with online counseling, but specific session formats are not listed here. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone appointments are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require, and reduce travel time so appointments happen more consistently.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with related to family life?
He works with adults on family-related topics like communication problems, parenting stress, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style in sessions?
He uses an interactive, practical approach that blends Client-Centered Therapy with CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working in a range of clinical settings and with online counseling methods.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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