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Joshua Martin

Joshua Martin

LPC

South Carolina

Effective, practical counseling for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, South Carolina / 9447
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Values focused work
    • Evidence informed tools

    About Joshua

    Joshua Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and career concerns. Joshua aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can speak honestly and figure out what they need from therapy.

    He uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to help people find motivation for change. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and to build values-based action. Sessions are guided by the person's goals rather than a fixed agenda.

    Joshua pays attention to life circumstances that often complicate mental health. He helps people work through abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, control struggles, and the fallout of divorce or separation. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

    Men's issues, panic and phobic fears, social anxiety, and challenges related to prejudice and discrimination are also within his focus. He works with people who want to repair relationships with themselves through greater self-love and forgiveness. Practical strategies and small steps are emphasized in sessions.

    Joshua recognizes that therapy must fit into a busy life. He will help identify workable goals and realistic next steps. The emphasis is on collaboration, clarity, and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

  2. How Motivational and Values-Based Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on drawing out personal motivation and resolving mixed feelings about making changes.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may shift as needs change over time.

    If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins between in-person visits. Some formats are better for brief coaching-style conversations while others suit longer, skills-focused sessions. Ask about the available options and scheduling to find what matches your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    South Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Joshua commonly address?

    He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and career difficulties. He also helps people with issues like abandonment, attachment, communication, and life purpose.

    What is Joshua's general therapy style?

    He creates a respectful, person-centered relationship and works collaboratively on goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps and motivation rather than a fixed agenda.

    How much experience does he have?

    Joshua has seven years of professional work experience as a counselor. That time includes supporting people with mood, anxiety, and behavior change concerns.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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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