- Strengths-based approach
- Family and relationship focus
- Skills and values work
About Joshua
Joshua Dyer is a Maine-licensed clinician with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns and helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Joshua meets clients where they are and centers their strengths when working through difficult situations.
Joshua views clients as experts in their own stories. He listens for values, goals, and what matters most to each person. Sessions are collaborative and aim to build practical steps that fit daily life rather than relying on jargon or long lectures.
His background includes direct work with addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and attention-deficit concerns. He also supports people dealing with attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and the fallout of separation or divorce. This range helps him draw on different methods depending on what a client needs in the moment.
Joshua commonly uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He mixes strategies to focus on skills like emotion regulation, values-based choices, and clearer communication.
People who come to Joshua can expect a straightforward, down-to-earth therapist who prioritizes practical steps and personal values. He works with each person to set achievable goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.
How therapy methods translate to online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people act in line with their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for decisions about life direction, coping with change, and reducing the power of painful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills and can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts are a major concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joshua uses a collaborative process to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and daily life. He will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins between obligations. It also lets therapists focus on skills practice, values-based planning, and communication exercises that transfer to everyday situations without promising a particular delivery method.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joshua commonly address?
He helps with relationship and family issues, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He emphasizes practical steps and uses techniques that match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Joshua has eight years of professional work experience as a clinician in Maine since 2015.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as ME LCPC and practices in Maine.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.