Joshua Cook, LPC

Joshua Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. He approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to face stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, and challenges related to identity and self-esteem. He emphasizes collaboration and supports clients as they take the courageous step toward greater fulfillment and well-being.

Joshua's academic background includes a double major in Psychology and Economics from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in general psychology from Sam Houston State University, and additional post-graduate counseling studies at Liberty University. His professional roles have spanned crisis response, community supervision, school-based training, and outpatient counseling, giving him experience with a range of populations and presenting concerns.

Earlier work includes serving as a Mobile Crisis Outreach Coordinator, training public school teachers in Mental Health First Aid, and supporting people on probation and parole as a counseling associate and case manager. He volunteered at a Crisis Stabilization Unit where he led psychoeducation groups focused on relapse prevention and building social support. In private practice settings he has provided telehealth counseling to couples, children, teens, and individuals. Joshua works with issues including stress, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT-related matters, offering practical strategies alongside empathy and respect.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joshua integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and supporting clients as they identify their own goals and strengths; it is useful for people seeking validation, self-exploration, and collaborative problem solving. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress management.

He also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills when those tools fit a client's needs. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Joshua works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances so treatment feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Joshua is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care from home, work, or other convenient locations.