About Joshua
My style begins with curiosity. Most importantly, I want to learn about you and your story. I utilize active and reflective listening to highlight themes and patterns, ultimately broadening your self- knowledge and inner healing. One of my favorite parts of what I do is tailoring sessions to meet your specific needs and goals. Healing is an everyday choice and I am here to encourage that choice.
Life sometimes throws us curve balls and allowing space to process these curve balls is an integral part of my therapeutic process. Moreover, I believe in a holistic approach utilizing interventions derived from mindfulness in addition to support from psychotropic medications when necessary.
I implement a variety of techniques in my sessions. I have received training and studied several evidenced-based modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am also knowledgeable of Intuitive Eating ideologies and I am Health At Every Size (HAES) and All Foods Fit aligned.
Additionally, I utilize an off-branch therapy of traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) called Inference-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) to target Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms.
I have substantial experience providing therapy to individuals in inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization (PHP/IOP) levels of care for eating disorders, as well as in outpatient and community mental health settings working with individuals with severe mental illness (SMI).
Background
In addition to providing therapy, I have presented at Universities discussing the health impacts of Eating Disorders towards men and within the LGBTQIA+ community. I have also developed group curriculum for adult and adolescent eating disorder and mental health treatment programs.
I hold a Masters in Social Work degree from Azusa Pacific University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Chapman University. I was drawn to psychotherapy due to my natural inclination as a healer. I also thoroughly enjoy symbolism and astrology and would love to discuss how it may help in the therapeutic space.
Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have. I am here to help!