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Joshua Elledge

Therapist · Idaho

Practical, collaborative counseling for life challenges

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Joshua Elledge
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Idaho · LPC-8596
NPI
1215697727
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Idaho
  • Client-centered support
  • Skills-focused work
  • Mindfulness informed

About Joshua

Joshua Elledge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, and codependency. He welcomes clients who are wrestling with stress, anger, career strain, or life changes. He speaks plainly and treats seeking help as a courageous step.

Joshua offers a supportive, client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration. He sees each person as the expert on their own life and works alongside them to set goals and try practical steps. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings and on making sense of difficult patterns.

His work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness practices. Joshua uses these methods to help people manage overwhelming feelings, change unhelpful thoughts, and build routines that support steady progress. He also brings in ideas from other models when they fit the person's needs.

Joshua has four years of counseling experience. He aims for a nonjudgmental tone while encouraging honest, forward-looking work. People generally leave sessions with a clear next step and doable tools to try.

He practices in Idaho and conducts sessions in English. If a reader wants to explore whether his style feels like a good match, they are invited to start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Joshua commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his clinical work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and everyday demands. He often combines techniques so sessions match what a person needs in the moment rather than following a fixed script.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in their usual routines and bring real-life examples into the conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so therapy remains practical and focused on steps you can use between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Idaho

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joshua help with?

He supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, anger, and related struggles including codependency and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is client-centered, collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental. He focuses on practical steps and skills you can use between sessions.

What background and experience does he have?

He holds the LPC credential and has four years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns from mood challenges to addictions and trauma.

Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Idaho and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 then schedule according to therapist availability.

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