- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and recovery
- Guilt and shame work
About Joshua
Joshua Elledge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and anger. He also addresses concerns like low self-esteem, coping with life changes, career stress, and issues around guilt and shame.
Joshua uses a client-centered approach that treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life. He works collaboratively and without judgment, helping people notice what matters most and choose actions that fit their values. Sessions typically involve clear, practical work rather than abstract theory.
His methods draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. These approaches are used to build skills for managing emotions, changing unhelpful thinking, and increasing day-to-day coping. He may combine methods depending on what the individual finds useful.
Joshua has experience supporting people dealing with family of origin issues, codependency, commitment problems, infidelity, abandonment, and fatherhood concerns. He also works with substance use issues and the practical sides of divorce and separation. The focus is on concrete steps people can try between sessions.
His background includes a period of prior military service and several years in counseling practice. Joshua aims to help people move forward from overwhelming guilt, shame, or regret by helping them clarify values and practice new behaviors.
How his online work uses therapy methods
Joshua uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with what matters to them. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small, purposeful steps despite uncomfortable feelings, which can be useful for guilt, shame, and avoidance.He also works with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and to build practical skills for changing behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing impulses that feed into shame or addiction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to try methods that fit their needs and preferences, and adjusts the plan based on what helps. That conversation is ongoing rather than fixed at the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect is part of the first meeting with the therapist.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma, anger, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He uses client-centered work alongside CBT and ACT techniques to help people notice thought patterns, clarify values, and try small behavioral steps to reduce shame's hold.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns from mood and anxiety to addiction and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.