Joshua Elledge , LPC

Joshua Elledge is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a retired United States Marine who brings a calm, respectful presence to therapy. He supports people navigating anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma, and other serious mental health concerns, and he honors the courage it takes to seek help.

His therapeutic stance is client-centered, collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental. He approaches each person as the expert on their own life and works alongside them to identify strengths and options for meaningful, lasting change. Joshua believes that even in the face of significant challenges, people can discover new ways to cope and grow.

Joshua uses a blend of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), spiritual perspectives, and internal family systems (IFS). These tools are adapted to fit each person’s unique needs and goals rather than applied in a one-size-fits-all manner.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor - a mental health professional who has completed graduate training and met state licensure requirements - Joshua focuses on creating a respectful environment where clients can explore change at their own pace. He looks forward to partnering with individuals ready to take the next step toward healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joshua draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people tackle a wide variety of concerns. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective and builds a collaborative, empathic relationship that fosters self-exploration and growth - it helps when people need a supportive space to make sense of their situation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is often helpful for mood, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Joshua works with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Joshua is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from home, during travel, or between commitments, while allowing therapists to adapt tools and exercises to the online format.