About Josh
Josh Steele is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief, addiction, relationship strain, and major life changes. He takes a straightforward, collaborative approach so people feel heard and guided toward practical steps.
Josh keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. Conversations aim to clarify goals, build small skills, and test ways to make daily life easier.
Background and approach
He uses simple, evidence-informed methods rather than jargon or lengthy theory talks. In practice he blends several approaches to match a person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in living by their values even when feelings are difficult. Client-centered work centers the conversation around the person's experience and priorities. Josh draws on nine years of experience as a counselor in Washington.
That time includes helping people cope with grief, trauma, career stress, parenting strain, addiction, bipolar mood concerns, and intimacy-related issues. He aims to be practical and respectful of each person's pace. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with room for curiosity and adjustment.
Josh encourages people to bring their real-life challenges to the work so therapy stays relevant and useful.
How Josh Uses Practical Approaches Online
Josh commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, then try small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking steps toward those values even when uncomfortable feelings appear. Client-centered listening guides the process so the work stays focused on the client's priorities.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work together. Josh treats the first sessions as a time to learn about goals, habits, and what feels most useful. He collaborates with each person to choose approaches and adjusts them over time based on progress and preference.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text help with brief check-ins, coaching-style prompts, or when messaging better fits daily routines. These options offer flexibility to keep therapy practical and accessible.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Washington
- Languages
- English
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