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Josiah Woods

Josiah Woods

LPC

Texas

Practical, compassionate counseling for work and wellbeing

Profile summary

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas · 92908
NPI
1437955143
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Relationship help

About Josiah

Josiah Woods is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and addiction concerns. He also supports those coping with trauma and emotional abuse. His approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at making room for real change in everyday life.

Josiah uses a mix of practical methods drawn from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and dialectical behavior approaches. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, and improving communication and boundaries. He adapts the session to each person's needs rather than following a fixed formula.

His style is warm and engaging. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while encouraging active participation. Clients can expect conversations that balance empathy with concrete skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships.

With three years of clinical experience, Josiah has worked in different practice settings and with a range of concerns, including substance use and compulsive behaviors. He helps people address issues like codependency, abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, and obsessive patterns by combining insight-focused work with behavioral strategies.

If someone is ready to make a change, Josiah supports planning practical steps and building strengths that last. He encourages people to take small, manageable actions between sessions and to track progress over time.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Josiah draws on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and dialectical behavior approaches to help people change unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and improve emotional regulation. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that fuel symptoms like anxiety and depression. Humanistic methods emphasize understanding values and building self-awareness to guide more meaningful choices. Dialectical behavior strategies teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they’ll try strategies and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person’s life and aims.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use skills learned in sessions more directly in daily life, such as practicing communication or emotion-regulation tools between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Josiah help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, and trauma and abuse. He also focuses on issues like codependency, abandonment, compulsions, and men’s issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He keeps a warm and engaging style that balances empathy with practical skills. Sessions aim to be respectful, sensitive, and goal-oriented.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of experience working in different clinical practices. That background includes supporting people with substance use and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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