Josh Holbrook , LPC

Josh Holbrook is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia. As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - he draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. He has extensive experience working in community mental health settings, where he supported people coping with significant trauma, self-harm, low motivation, grief, attention and focus difficulties, and challenges around identity and finding direction in life.

Josh emphasizes creating a comfortable space where people can share openly and be met without judgment. He primarily practices cognitive behavioral therapy, and he integrates strategies from dialectical behavior therapy, strength-based counseling, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness to tailor care to each person’s needs. That practical, research-informed approach is paired with experience supporting clients who have faced legal complications and other complex life stressors.

He enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and takes a collaborative stance - meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward the goals they set. For questions or additional information, Josh can be contacted at joshuarayholbrook@protonmail.com.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your needs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT-derived strategies can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with overwhelming stress.

Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person’s own perspective and strengths. It creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients collaborate with their therapist to define goals and explore meaning and values.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Josh works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then combines methods that best fit each situation. That flexibility helps shape a treatment path that feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits - sessions by video or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain continuity when schedules or location change. These formats support ongoing work with licensed professionals while providing flexibility and accessibility for many people.