- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Communication skills
About Josiah
Josiah Woods is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses concerns like guilt and shame, codependency, abandonment, and issues around communication and commitment.
He uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and practical. He combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives and elements of dialectical behavior approaches to guide the work.
Sessions tend to mix talking through recent situations with looking at patterns that repeat over time. He helps people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and then practices different ways to respond. This can include working on coping skills for anxiety, boundaries around relationships, or strategies for substance use challenges.
Josiah pays attention to how family, culture, and identity shape feelings like guilt and shame. He encourages clear, direct discussion of those experiences and helps people name what they are carrying. The emphasis is on practical steps people can try between sessions as well as reflecting on deeper themes when helpful.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative style that adjusts to what they bring. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session where goals and next steps are discussed.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Josiah uses evidence-based techniques that fit well into remote work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be practiced in session and assigned as between-session exercises. Humanistic ideas emphasize understanding personal meaning and strengths, allowing space to talk through values and feelings in plain terms. Elements of psychodynamic work look at patterns that repeat over time and how past relationships shape present behavior; these themes are explored through reflective conversation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods to emphasize based on their concerns, goals, and what feels most useful. That plan can shift as sessions progress and new priorities emerge.
The biography does not specify which online formats he uses, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also permits continuing regular sessions when schedules or circumstances change, while decisions about video, phone, or other formats should be clarified during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses guilt and shame, codependency, abandonment, and related concerns.
How would he approach shame or guilt in sessions?
He uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral ideas, humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives, and dialectical behavior techniques. That looks like talking through current situations, identifying patterns, and practicing new responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working in different clinical settings. That background includes supporting people with trauma, substance issues, and mood concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. His practice is located in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start working with him and what does it cost?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.