Joshua Heying, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 8 years in practice

Joshua Heying is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on making day-to-day life easier for people feeling overwhelmed.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C011724 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1639622327 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Joshua

Joshua Heying is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on making day-to-day life easier for people feeling overwhelmed. He brings eight years of clinical experience and a calm, practical approach to sessions. Josh aims to build a trusting relationship first, then works with each person to set clear, doable goals.

He draws from several evidence-informed methods to match the way he works to the person in front of him.

Background and approach

That can mean looking at thoughts and behavior patterns, teaching emotion-regulation skills, or using mindfulness to manage stress and anxiety. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters most to the client. His practice covers a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting strain.

He also helps people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, body image and eating concerns, ADHD, and complicated family or attachment issues. Josh has experience working in community mental health, crisis intervention, residential settings, school-based counseling, and family-focused work. That background informs his ability to support people dealing with severe and persistent mental health challenges as well as everyday stressors.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Josh works with each person to choose practical steps that fit their life and schedules, helping them build routines and skills they can use outside of sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joshua lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Family conflicts
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Joshua names

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Online support

How these approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. It is useful for panic, worry, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness and simple grounding skills that reduce reactivity and improve stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. That discussion guides whether the focus leans more toward ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or a mix of methods to support the person's needs.

Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for full sessions when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter verbal check-in is needed. Live chat and text messages are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Joshua works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and career or life transition problems.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

The approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions blend cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical strategies, mindfulness, and client-centered work to build skills and address day-to-day problems.

What experience does the therapist bring?

He has eight years of experience in clinical social work and has worked in community mental health, crisis intervention, residential treatment, and school-based counseling.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

Joshua is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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