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Joshua Peele

Joshua Peele, LCSW

North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and mood concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina
LCSW, licence C013980
NPI
1609435817
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

These details come from information Joshua supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Parenting support

About Joshua

Joshua Peele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with five years of practice experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also supports coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.

Joshua keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He prefers a laid-back, solution-focused style that highlights a person's strengths. Conversations aim to clarify problems, identify small steps, and build skills that fit day-to-day life. He uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior tools.

In session Joshua listens without judgment and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. He often breaks concerns into manageable pieces so progress is visible. He will teach skills for emotion regulation, coping with mood swings, and managing attention or addictive behaviors. He also addresses stress around parenting and relationship challenges.

His background as a social worker informs a practical focus on how mental health affects family, work, and daily tasks. He pays attention to life context like caregiving stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care history, and aging-related concerns. He also addresses attachment issues and complex relationship dynamics.

Sessions are meant to feel direct and usable. Joshua supports clients who want clear strategies and steady support while they work through difficult experiences. He offers services in English and accepts international clients.

BHow sessions work

How Joshua’s approaches translate to online work

Joshua uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions. ACT is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes because it emphasizes small, meaningful behavior changes rather than fighting every unwanted thought.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach can help people understand trust, intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and difficulties in close relationships. Client-Centered methods are part of his core style as well, which means sessions emphasize active listening and letting the person guide which topics matter most.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Joshua will work with each person to choose which approaches to try based on their goals, comfort, and the issues they bring. He may blend techniques across approaches and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work breaks, or remove the need to be on camera when that helps someone focus. These practical benefits can make regular sessions simpler to maintain while working toward your goals.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, mood instability, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a laid-back, solution-focused approach that highlights strengths and practical skills. Sessions aim to break concerns into manageable steps and build coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of practice experience working with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders to caregiving stress and relationship challenges.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm any regional requirements before booking.

How are sessions arranged and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the platform details for exact pricing.

What is the first step to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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