Joshua Peele, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting growth and healing
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Parenting and relationship help
- Strengths-based coaching
About Joshua Peele
Joshua Peele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who brings five years of clinical experience to his practice. He approaches therapy with a calm, down-to-earth demeanor and a strengths-based orientation, encouraging clients to build on what already works in their lives while learning practical tools for change. Joshua focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, mood instability, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, and career-related stress, among other areas of need.
He describes his style as solution-focused and highly empathetic, aiming to meet people where they are and support progressive steps toward where they want to be. Joshua emphasizes open-minded listening and nonjudgmental support, creating space for difficult emotions and honest conversation. His training in several evidence-informed approaches informs a flexible method that blends skill-building with emotional understanding.
Joshua also works with concerns like abandonment, attachment-related issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and co-morbidity. He is available to work with international clients and encourages anyone considering therapy to reach out. In moments of immediate crisis he asks people to call 1-800-273-TALK or 911 for urgent assistance.
He describes his style as solution-focused and highly empathetic, aiming to meet people where they are and support progressive steps toward where they want to be. Joshua emphasizes open-minded listening and nonjudgmental support, creating space for difficult emotions and honest conversation. His training in several evidence-informed approaches informs a flexible method that blends skill-building with emotional understanding.
Joshua also works with concerns like abandonment, attachment-related issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and co-morbidity. He is available to work with international clients and encourages anyone considering therapy to reach out. In moments of immediate crisis he asks people to call 1-800-273-TALK or 911 for urgent assistance.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joshua Peele have?
Joshua Peele has five years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Joshua Peele a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license is listed as NC LCSW C013980.
In which languages does Joshua Peele provide therapy?
Joshua provides therapy in English.
Where is Joshua Peele located?
He is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Joshua Peele as my therapist?
You can work with Joshua through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joshua Peele work with international clients?
Yes, Joshua works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joshua Peele cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Joshua uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility so clients can move toward a life they find important rather than getting stuck in avoidance patterns.
He also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current bonds and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for relationship challenges, intimacy-related concerns, and attachment issues rooted in adoption or foster care experiences.
Joshua draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles as well, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's perspective and pace. Together these approaches support both practical skill-building and deeper emotional work, tailored to the individual's needs.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access to consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, to connect from different locations, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for the moment, while working with licensed professionals to make steady progress.