Joshua Elledge, LPC

Joshua Elledge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a retired United States Marine who brings a measured, respectful approach to mental health care. Based in Idaho, he has four years of professional experience supporting people dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, and severe and persistent mental illness. He treats the decision to start therapy as an important act of courage and meets that choice with steady attention and respect.

His therapeutic style is client-centered, collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Joshua works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that meaningful, lasting change is possible even when circumstances feel overwhelming. He encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while offering guidance tailored to each person’s situation and goals.

To support that work he draws on a range of clinical methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), spiritual perspectives when appropriate, and internal family systems (IFS). By combining these approaches as needed, he aims to create a practical, individualized plan that addresses symptoms, relationships, and underlying patterns. Joshua looks forward to partnering with individuals who are ready to face life’s challenges and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Joshua incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and take intentional steps toward a life that matters to them. ACT emphasizes learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to actions that align with personal priorities, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, a supportive approach that places the client's experience at the center of the work. This method focuses on building a collaborative relationship, listening carefully, and creating a space where clients can explore feelings and choices without judgment, which often helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool in his practice, offering concrete strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT can be effective for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it pairs well with the acceptance and relational elements of his other approaches.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joshua will work collaboratively with each person to identify what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Joshua is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while balancing work, family, and other commitments.