Joshua Plantz, LMHC

Joshua Plantz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 23 years of experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Clemson University and completed a graduate degree in mental health counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Over two decades of practice have focused largely on adult addictions and recovery, and on a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and adjustment disorder.

He also has substantial experience supporting adults who have lived through abusive relationships - physical, mental, or sexual - and the post-traumatic stress that can follow those experiences. Joshua favors a collaborative, solution-oriented style of work and commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and adopt practical strategies for change. His approach aims to be focused and time-efficient while attending to each client’s goals and strengths.

Joshua communicates in English and offers care from his Florida practice, bringing years of direct clinical experience to people navigating recovery, trauma, and a range of mood and adjustment challenges.

Joshua Plantz's Online Therapeutic Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and pace. The therapist listens closely, offers empathy, and supports clients as they identify their values and goals, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life adjustments.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients recognize unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and work toward concrete changes. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and patterns that make recovery or daily functioning more difficult.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying goals and building on existing strengths to create small, actionable steps. It works well for clients seeking time-efficient help with specific problems like coping with life changes, career decisions, or parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joshua will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the client.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility in scheduling and let clients connect with licensed professionals from different locations. These formats make it easier to fit care into a busy life while maintaining consistent access to therapeutic support.