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Joshua Heying

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Joshua Heying, LCSW

North Carolina

LCSW focusing on family and personal concerns

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About

  • CBT strategies
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness work

About Joshua

Joshua Heying is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with eight years of experience. He works with adults on common and complex problems like anxiety, depression, stress, parenting strain, relationship trouble, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, attention challenges, and intimacy or body-image concerns.

Joshua draws on practical therapies rather than labels. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors, dialectical skills for emotional regulation, and mindfulness to build present-moment awareness. He values a straightforward working relationship where goals are clear and progress is measurable.

His background includes work in community mental health, crisis intervention, residential settings, and school-based counseling. That experience informs how he helps people manage day-to-day challenges and sudden life changes. He is familiar with parenting stress, blended family issues, caregiver strain, and communication problems that emerge at home.

In sessions Joshua focuses on problem solving, skill building, and helping people carry changes into daily routines. He blends client-centered listening with active coaching when needed. Expect practical strategies for sleep, eating, anger, and coping with the ups and downs of work and family life.

Sessions are offered in English. Joshua uses his clinical tools to help adults sort priorities, reduce overwhelm, and make small, steady changes that fit into busy household lives.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with life changes, anxiety, and challenges around meaning and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors with structured exercises and practical homework. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for anger, relationship strain, and emotional instability.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joshua will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and day-to-day life. That process can involve trying different skills and adjusting the focus as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify the session formats offered, so please confirm current online options before scheduling. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy household schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions in real-life settings. Licensed professionals will work with clients to set goals that fit their routines and priorities.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family-related issues, parenting strain, trauma, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, and related concerns.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on skills, problem solving, and practical steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working in community mental health, crisis intervention, residential care, and school-based settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as NC LCSW, and practices in North Carolina.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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