Joshua Martin is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina with seven years of experience.
01About Joshua
Joshua Martin is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina with seven years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, and career-related stress. Joshua aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can speak honestly and figure out next steps.
He uses straightforward, practical methods to help people cope day to day. Sessions emphasize building skills to reduce panic, handle cravings, and manage strong emotions.
Background and approach
Joshua also helps clients who struggle with isolation, shame, relationship wounds, and questions about life purpose. Joshua draws from several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and replaces them with more helpful patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings remain. Client-Centered Therapy guides how he listens - with patience and without judgment - so clients feel heard while they set their own goals.
Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to change but feel stuck, helping them find their own reasons to move forward. He knows life is busy and offers flexible online formats to fit different schedules. Joshua works collaboratively to set goals and plans that fit each person's daily life and commitments.
If someone wants steady, practical support for mental health or life transitions, he offers a clear, down-to-earth approach.
02Credentials
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 9447 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1760092522 · 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
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Joshua names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Joshua names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How different approaches translate to online care
Joshua blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions in a practical way. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what works; it can help with panic, phobias, social anxiety, and low mood. ACT emphasizes clarifying what matters most and taking small actions toward those values even when feelings are hard, which can be useful for shame, avoidance, and life-purpose questions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joshua will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, current challenges, and daily routines. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or circumstances change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone can be a simpler option with less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can be used for shorter check-ins or to track progress between calls. These options aim to give flexibility while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady momentum.
05Questions people ask
What issues does Joshua help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and career concerns, plus related areas like shame, isolation, attachment wounds, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He listens without judgment and helps people set practical goals and build daily coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Joshua has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, and behavior concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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