What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Joshua Carlson
Focus areas
Attachment Disorder
Family Issues
Supportive Psychotherapy
Confidence Issues
Psychological Trauma
Work-Related Counseling
Couples Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Families
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Joshua Carlson
I"m a LCSW who helps individuals, couples, and families create relationships that feel safe, steady, and connected. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and practical. I believe people don't need perfection - They need clarity, effective tools, and a therapist who shows up with warmth and a grounded presence. I help clients understand what's happening in their nervous system, why certain patterns keep repeating, and how to shift those patterns in ways that feel sustainable. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship conflict, being emotionally overwhelmed, or developmental trauma, I offer a calm , structured space where you can slow down, make sense of your experience, and build new ways of relating to yourself and others. My work integrates solutions grounded in trauma informed practices, attachment theory and systems work. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT) therapy as well as Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS). But more importantly, I tailor therapy to the person in front of me. You won't get jargon or judgement. You will get clear guidance, steady support, and strategies you can use in real life... with your partner, your kids, your coworkers and yourself. Clients often share they appreciate my calm presence and straightforward style. I am not here to talk at you; I am here to walk with you. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience of navigating a blended family, parenting neurodiverse children, and building healthy communication in high stress environments. I understand what it feels like to want change but feel stuck in old cycles.
If you are looking for a therapist who is warm, direct, and committed to helping you grow, I would be honored to work with you. Together we will build clarity, connection and spark change - one step at a time.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider's self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan's benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Master's in Social Work
- Midland University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1912329376
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What practice does Joshua Carlson work with?
Joshua Carlson works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Joshua Carlson?
Joshua Carlson frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Joshua Carlson on their profile.
What languages does Joshua Carlson speak?
Joshua Carlson speaks English.