About Joshua
Joshua Tidwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. He offers straightforward support for depression and family-related problems. Joshua writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Joshua works with children ages 10 and up, adolescents, and adults. He draws on experience from independent practice and intensive behavioral health settings. That background means he has seen a wide range of problems and knows how to adapt approaches to different ages.
Background and approach
His style is trauma-informed and collaborative. Sessions aim to combine listening with clear tools for daily life. Joshua helps clients understand what’s keeping them stuck and practices new skills together in session.
He often helps with emotional regulation, anxiety, behavior challenges, and family conflict. He also addresses burnout, life transitions, and the long-term effects of difficult experiences. Joshua pays attention to a person’s strengths when planning next steps.
Joshua works in Colorado and offers online options for people who prefer remote sessions. He uses language that is direct and accessible so parents and adults can follow along easily. The goal is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Joshua uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method helps people learn emotional regulation skills - simple exercises to notice feelings, reduce overwhelm, and respond differently when upset. This is useful for anxiety, trauma responses, and mood challenges.Another approach centers on managing stress and burnout with clear, actionable strategies. That can include breaking down overwhelming tasks, setting boundaries, improving sleep and routine, and short exercises to reduce tension during the day. These tools aim to make everyday life feel more manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joshua collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts the plan as progress is made so techniques stay relevant and helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility that suits busy families and individuals. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be a shorter, easier check-in when bandwidth or time is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to share quick updates, try brief coping strategies between sessions, and stay connected without scheduling another call. These options help people fit therapy into school, work, and family life.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English