Therapist profile
Joshua Cook, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 68294
- NPI1821631946
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Joshua
Joshua Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, depression, relationship and family strains, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, self-esteem issues and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and his background includes varied clinical settings and online work.
Joshua uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in session. He draws on client-centered ideas and cognitive approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses emotionally focused and narrative perspectives to better understand how patterns of connection and story shape day-to-day reactions.
In practice he aims to keep sessions interactive and respectful. He does not use stigmatizing labels and treats problems as things to work on rather than identity markers. That means a focus on what happens in relationships, patterns that fuel anger or addiction, and building clearer communication skills.
Joshua also brings motivational interviewing into discussions about substance use and behavior change. That helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about taking the next steps. He combines ideas from several approaches to fit each conversation and each client's goals.
People who come for help with anger will find an emphasis on understanding triggers, shifting thinking that escalates frustration, and practical behavioral choices. Joshua aims to help people manage reactions that harm relationships or work life while building alternatives they can use in real moments.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping clients name what matters to them; online sessions can use that to slow down, check feelings, and decide what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and actions that keep problems going; in remote sessions this often looks like identifying thinking patterns, practicing new responses, and assigning small tasks between meetings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to patterns in close relationships and the emotions behind them, useful when frustration or anger shows up with partners or family.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua will talk with each person about their goals, try strategies, and adjust tools based on what helps. The plan can shift as progress and needs become clearer, rather than being fixed at the start.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to practice new skills between meetings and to support changes in everyday settings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem difficulties, ADHD and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions interactive and respectful, combining client-centered listening with cognitive and emotionally-focused strategies to address thinking, behavior, and relational patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience in a range of settings, including work in online counseling environments.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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