Joshua Talbert, MA, LMHC

I believe you hold the answers to the challenges that bring you to counseling. It is my job to support you in finding them. I aim to work with acceptance, respect, and trust – allowing our work to be guided by you. This is characterized by a curious and open mind. By setting aside old stories and explanations. In session, I listen both for what is said, as well as process – the often unspoken patterns and strategies of relating.

I see mental health and well-being as a sense of wholeness. In this state, the many parts of ourselves are in agreement. I firmly believe that even the most disturbing or distressing experiences have potential for growth and learning. Consequently, I may help you relate to these experiences or parts of yourself in order to fully address specific challenges.

My methods are body-oriented, experiential, and nature-based. This means bringing alive whatever we are talking about so that new skills can be practiced together, in session. It also means that, whether inside or out, I see a meaningful connection to place as a foundation for health. As a result, our work will involve your environment in some way.

I do not think therapy needs to be long-term, and it is my hope that in time you no longer need these services. My goal is the day when you can work through current challenges, and navigate the future, with skills we have discovered together.

* Outdoor sessions may be available upon request. *