DR. JOSH

I am a Licensed Psychologist with 17 years of experience helping people cut through the noise, confront uncomfortable truths, and make real changes.

My approach is no-nonsense and results-driven. If you're looking for someone to simply nod along, that's not me. I combine evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing with direct feedback and real-world tools. You won’t just talk about your problems—you’ll start solving them.

I specialize in working with clients who have been stuck in the same patterns or have struggled to make progress in past therapy. My work goes beyond talk—this is about action, accountability, and change.

I also offer relationship coaching, couples and family intensive and clinical case-management. In my practice, inclusivity isn’t a buzzword—it’s a commitment. You’ll get a space where you can be fully seen and challenged to become your best self.

If you’re ready to stop making excuses, face what’s been holding you back, and do the work, I’m here.

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.

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 approach designed to help individuals overcome ambivalence and find their own motivation for change. It emphasizes empathy 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.

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