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Joshua Blackburn

Therapist · Tennessee

Joshua BlackburnLPC

Practical guidance for everyday challenges

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  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Calm-focused support
  • Relationship communication
  • Life transition help

About Joshua

Joshua Blackburn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He writes plainly and meets people where they are. His style is steady and practical, aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable.

Joshua focuses on understanding each person’s story before suggesting changes. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside practical guidance. Sessions often include building coping skills, practicing communication strategies, and setting small, achievable goals.

He has six years of clinical experience and holds LPC credentials in Tennessee and Virginia. That experience includes helping people with neurodivergence, caregiver stress, midlife transitions, fatherhood issues, and problems that come from family of origin dynamics.

Clients can expect clear, plain-language conversation and tools they can use between sessions. Joshua pays attention to how stress and relationships show up in everyday routines and works with clients to shift those patterns.

His background also includes work around aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, infidelity, grief, and finding life purpose. The overall aim is to help people discover strengths, reduce distress, and move toward goals they care about.

How evidence-based approaches shape online care

Joshua describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means he uses methods shown to help reduce symptoms and improve coping. For example, he may teach focused anxiety-reduction skills that break overwhelming worries into manageable steps and build routines to reduce daily stress. He also uses practical communication strategies that help people state needs clearly and repair relationship tensions in real situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua will work with each client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. He encourages open feedback so techniques are tailored to what actually helps the client in daily life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during lunch breaks or between responsibilities. It can also let a therapist guide practical skill practice in the context of your usual routine. Discuss format preferences when you schedule so you and the therapist can choose the best way to meet your needs.

License and NPI

  • LPC Virginia · No. 0701014671
  • LPC Tennessee · No. 5409

NPI1386439875

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Virginia, Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joshua often address?

He works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem challenges, and depression. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, aging issues, and problems linked to family of origin.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Joshua uses a practical, plain-spoken style that emphasizes evidence-based techniques. Sessions typically combine skill-building, communication practice, and goal setting.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working with adults on a range of issues including neurodivergence, midlife transitions, and fatherhood concerns.

Where is Joshua licensed and located?

Joshua holds LPC credentials in Tennessee and Virginia and is based in Tennessee for regional services.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided within the applicable licensure regions.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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