Dr. Josh Mirmelli

MEET DR. JOSH

I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 17 years of experience helping individuals navigate mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, and relationships. My approach is direct and practical, blending evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing with real-world tools to break unhealthy patterns and foster personal growth.

I specialize in working with clients who have struggled with previous treatments, providing a supportive, results-driven space to help them gain clarity and build resilience. In addition to therapy, I offer relationship coaching, clinical case management, and professional consultation for early-career clinicians and those preparing for licensing exams.

I am passionate about creating an inclusive, culturally sensitive environment where clients feel understood and empowered. My goal is to help you uncover your true self, develop effective coping strategies, and build a more fulfilling life. If you're ready to take the next step, I’m here to support you.

tREATMENT APPROACHES

Psychodynamic

Psychodynamic therapy delves into the unconscious mind to uncover patterns rooted in past experiences. By fostering self-awareness, it helps you gain insight into how these influence your thoughts, emotions, and relationships today.

DBT

DBT focuses on building skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It’s effective for individuals struggling with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or injurious behaviors.

CBT

CBT helps you identify and reframe negative thought patterns to develop healthier behaviors and emotional responses. It’s a practical, goal-oriented approach designed to address specific challenges like anxiety, depression, and stress.

iNCLUSIVITY

I am passionate about supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring my practice is inclusive, empathetic, and respectful. I create a culturally sensitive space where clients feel valued and empowered. I’ve led over 100 educational workshops for individuals in early recovery and their families and regularly provide commentary on mental health topics for podcasts and radio shows.

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SPECIFIC TRAININGS

Contextual Trauma Therapy

The Contextual Trauma Theory (CTT) model views trauma as a complex experience shaped by an individual's personal history, relationships, cultural background, and environment. It emphasizes how these contexts influence how trauma is experienced, integrated, and healed.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, collaborative counseling approach designed to help individuals overcome ambivalence and find their own motivation for change. It emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the exploration of a person's values and goals.

Psychological Assessment

Trained in the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-IV), the Rorshach Inkblot Test, the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales.

ANXIETY MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET

Click here for a complimentary worksheet which provides a structured and practical way to manage your anxiety.