- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Communication skills
About Joshua
Joshua Dyer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults facing relationship strain, family conflict, major life changes, stress and anxiety. He also supports people coping with addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, ADHD and questions about life purpose.
Joshua approaches therapy with the belief that each person knows their story best. He looks for strengths the client already has and builds on those in practical ways. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters now, not on labels or tests.
He draws from several evidence-informed methods rather than one fixed model. That lets him use tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy when they fit the issue at hand. Joshua selects approaches based on what seems useful for the person in front of him.
In practice this means working on skills like managing difficult thoughts, improving communication, and making choices that match personal values. He also helps people handle distressing memories, reduce harmful coping patterns, and address problems that affect daily life. Conversations may include experiments between sessions to try new ways of coping.
Joshua aims to be straightforward and practical in sessions. He helps people notice patterns, test small changes, and make decisions about next steps. People who are unsure what comes next after a job change, breakup, health event, or other transition may find this a relevant way to begin.
How Joshua uses evidence-based approaches online
Joshua commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear, which can help with life purpose, motivation, and major transitions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for anger, relationship strain, and high stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on how things are progressing.
The online setting can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, shorten commutes, and allow focused check-ins when time is limited. The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Practical benefits often include easier scheduling and the ability to maintain continuity of care during life changes, while still working on skills, values-based choices, and communication.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship issues, family conflict, life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and ADHD.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses conversational, goal-focused work that draws on ACT, CBT, DBT, existential and client-centered methods as needed to match the person's concerns.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of professional experience and has been licensed in Maine since 2015.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LCPC licensed in Maine and practices with that credential in Maine.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original information does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.