Joshua Blackburn is a licensed professional counselor who helps adults who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship strain.
01About Joshua
Joshua Blackburn is a licensed professional counselor who helps adults who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship strain. He writes plainly and listens carefully. That first step is about being heard and making a simple plan.
He focuses on practical change using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. Clients talk through what’s working and what isn’t, then try small, realistic steps to feel better and regain control.
Background and approach
Joshua has six years of clinical experience and holds LPC credentials in Tennessee and Virginia. He often supports people managing life transitions, midlife concerns, and challenges connected to fatherhood or caregiver roles. He also works with issues tied to autism and aging when they relate to an individual’s daily life.
In the room he aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into specific, manageable pieces. He helps with communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and the fallout from divorce or infidelity. Joshua emphasizes building coping skills that clients can use between sessions.
His style is direct but warm. He helps people explore life purpose, repair strained relationships, and rebuild confidence. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, chat, or messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701014671 · expires June 2027
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 5409 · expires February 2028
- NPI
- 1386439875 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joshua lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based methods work online
Joshua commonly draws on structured, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One approach targets anxious thoughts and behaviors by identifying triggers, testing beliefs, and practicing alternative responses in everyday situations; this helps reduce worry and avoidance. Another set of techniques emphasizes communication and problem-solving skills so people can handle relationship strain and difficult conversations more effectively.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. He reviews what’s helping and adjusts the plan over time so work between sessions supports steady progress.
Online therapy makes those methods easier to use in real life. Video calls let people practice communication skills face to face, phone sessions offer a simpler connection when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options increase flexibility and help therapy fit into work, family, or caregiving schedules.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Joshua help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem, plus related topics like caregiver stress, midlife issues, and fatherhood concerns.
What is his approach to therapy like?
Joshua uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize listening, clarifying goals, and trying small changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LPC credentials in Tennessee and Virginia and practices from Tennessee for this listing.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Joshua offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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