Joseph Youngblood, LCMHC

Joseph Youngblood is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who brings extensive clinical experience and a veteran perspective to his work. A retired member of the US Navy, he has lived and worked across the United States, Europe, and Asia, which shaped a broad appreciation for diverse cultures and viewpoints and informs his work with both military and civilian clients.

With 33 years of clinical experience, Joseph has treated a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress management, phobias, anger, relationship and family issues, and sleep or eating difficulties. He also has deep experience addressing addiction and substance use challenges; he is a former licensed clinical addictions specialist in North Carolina and a person in long-term recovery with more than 40 years clean and sober, which informs his practical, empathetic approach to substance use treatment.

Joseph’s clinical training spans multiple theories of personality and treatment, with foundations in Gestalt and Individual Psychology while also drawing on contemporary methods to tailor care to each person. For the past 16 years he has worked as a Military and Family Life counselor helping military families navigate relationship strains and the stress of military life during wartime. He aims to provide compassionate, strengths-based care that supports coping, healing, and improved functioning across life domains.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and focus on meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many day-to-day problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-observation skills that can improve emotional regulation and reduce reactivity in situations like anger or stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joseph works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joseph is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from wherever a client is located in North Carolina, support engagement during busy or transitional periods, and allow sessions to be integrated into daily life more conveniently.