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Joshua Sheets

Practical, strengths-based therapy for real change

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Joshua

Joshua Sheets is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina who blends practical strategies with a strengths-based outlook to help clients move past feeling stuck.

Background and approach

He draws on nine years of clinical experience and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and build small, manageable steps toward change. Joshua frames progress as cumulative - small shifts that add up over time to meaningful improvement in mood, relationships, and daily functioning.

His approach considers the whole person, including physical wellbeing, personal values, relationships, and emotional health. He has supported individuals coping with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and trauma, as well as people facing parenting challenges, career transitions, intimacy concerns, sleep disruption, and mood disorders.

Joshua emphasizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and homework between sessions so clients gain tools to address current problems and manage future challenges more independently. Joshua aims to offer clear, nonjudgmental feedback and to help clients translate insight into action.

He encourages honest communication and focuses on achievable change rather than long, open-ended treatment, making his work appropriate for those who want structured, solution-oriented therapy.

Remote approaches that emphasize skills and solutions



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or recurring problems; it focuses on practical exercises and techniques clients can use between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and emotions, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, grief, or chronic worry.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a blend of methods so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model. He emphasizes measurable, realistic steps and frequent adjustments based on client feedback to ensure the strategy remains useful and focused on priorities.

Online therapy provides flexible access to these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable while working on skills, homework, and progress tracking.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting and career challenges, and mood disorders.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while building practical skills and small, actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Joshua brings nine years of experience as a therapist, having supported people with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the license NC LCSW C008684 and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are provided in English, and he also accepts international clients for remote work.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Eating and food-related issuesFatherhood issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English