Joshua Heying, LCSW

Joshua Heying is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. He brings eight years of professional experience to his practice and focuses on helping people manage everyday life more easily. He aims to build a trusting relationship first and then uses practical therapy tools to reach goals.

Joshua draws on several approaches to match each person's needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques and mindfulness help with emotion regulation, coping skills, and when life feels overwhelming.

His work covers a wide range of concerns including relationship struggles, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, addictions, and bipolar disorder. He also helps with parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, and career-related stress. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, body image, and blended family stress.

Joshua prefers to keep language simple in sessions. He centers the conversation on what someone wants to change and then practices skills and perspectives that can be used outside of sessions. He aims to tailor methods rather than stick to one rigid model.

People who reach out will find a practical, collaborative approach. Joshua supports problem solving, skill-building, and tracking progress toward everyday goals. He encourages taking small steps that lead to lasting, manageable change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then pick actions that move them toward their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and build steady routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods in session, and adjust what’s used based on what helps. This partnership aims to find practical tools that fit someone’s life and needs.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and keep continuity when life gets hectic. It also lets people practice skills in real-life contexts and bring questions from everyday situations into the next session.