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Joshua Cook

Joshua Cook

LPC

Texas

Motivation-focused counselor helping steady change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 84659
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Motivational approach
    • Values driven
    • Practical tools

    About Joshua

    Joshua Cook, LPC, helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on small changes that build momentum. He meets individuals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Taking that step often feels hard, and he offers steady support while people sort through what matters most to them.

    Joshua frames sessions so the person’s own goals come first. He believes clients are the experts on their lives and works from that starting point. Conversations look at values, habits, and what gets in the way of choices people want to make. He uses Motivational Interviewing alongside approaches that focus on thoughts, emotions, and present experience.

    His academic path includes a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in psychology and economics and a master’s in general psychology from Sam Houston State University. He also completed post-graduate counseling work at Liberty University. Those studies led into roles in crisis outreach and school-based mental health education.

    Joshua’s practical experience includes coordinating mobile crisis outreach, training teachers in Mental Health First Aid, and working with people on probation and parole as a counseling associate and case manager. He volunteered in a Crisis Stabilization Unit where he led groups on relapse prevention and social supports.

    Earlier clinical placements included telehealth work at a private practice where he counseled a range of clients. He brings about four years of overall professional experience and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.

  2. How Joshua blends motivation and skills in online care

    Joshua commonly integrates Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people make changes that matter. Motivational Interviewing focuses on your reasons for change and helps resolve mixed feelings so you can move forward. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and the person’s own goals to create a safe space for honest conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Joshua will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That plan can shift over time as needs change, and he checks in regularly to refine what is most helpful.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can help fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel, making scheduling easier, and allowing flexible check-ins when routines are tight. Different approaches can be adapted to remote sessions, and Joshua uses therapy methods that translate well to conversation-based and skills-focused remote care. Ask about current session options when you schedule to ensure they match your needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Joshua help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    He uses a collaborative, client-centered style that draws on Motivational Interviewing and practical strategies to support change.

    What is his professional background?

    Joshua has about four years of professional experience, including roles in mobile crisis outreach, school training, probation and parole services, and group facilitation in a crisis unit.

    What are his credentials and location?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin a therapy match?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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