Hi. My name is Josh and I’m originally from Tennessee. I served in the United States Air Force for 8 years as a medic and EMT. Now, I work with people who feel that something in their life needs to change. This can be mental health, substance use, both or neither. I believe in the power of connection and community, and a healthy dose of reality. Many issues in our lives don’t occur instantly, but build up over time, and my counseling philosophy is much the same. Treatment is a complex process, and motivation can be found from many different sources.
I encourage everyone to live their lives according to their chosen set of values. I’ve observed numerous times how others change or behave differently in ways to please someone and the resulting damage it can lead to. These may include: Depression, anxiety, substance misuse/abuse, and loss of sense of self. I promote psychological flexibility, and being present in the moment.
Through a combination of objective and subjective assessments, I work with clients to understand their lives and worldviews as well as the behaviors that keep them from living the lives they want. No two experiences are the same, and similar events may produce different results. Resiliency, support systems, and practical tools for relevant concerns are just a few things I can work on establishing with clients. I’m not here to judge, I’m here to help. Whether you have thoughts of using substances or self-harm, help is available. My motto is, “All behavior makes sense in context.”
