Joshua Heying, LCSW

North Carolina · 8 years in practice

Joshua Heying is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage everyday life more easily.

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 (LCSW) who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage everyday life more easily. He focuses on building a trusting relationship first and tailors methods to each person's needs. Joshua practices in North Carolina and offers straightforward, goal-focused support for common struggles like anxiety and depression.

He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.

Background and approach

Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness and dialectical skills are included to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Joshua has eight years of clinical experience working in community settings.

That background included crisis intervention, residential treatment, and school-based counseling. He has worked with issues related to LGBT concerns, personality disorders, trauma, and severe or persistent mental health challenges. Common areas he addresses include stress, relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and career-related stress.

He also supports people facing complex concerns such as attachment wounds, body image, codependency, and dissociation. Sessions aim to be collaborative and action-oriented. Joshua helps people set clear goals, practice new skills between meetings, and adjust strategies when needed.

He uses plain language and practical exercises so changes can fit into day-to-day life.

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

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Joshua often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters most to them and take small actions aligned with those values. This approach is helpful for persistent anxiety, low mood, and trouble coping with life changes.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical for managing anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and many everyday stressors. Mindfulness-based techniques are taught to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which supports emotional regulation and stress management.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Joshua will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then collaboratively pick strategies to try. He checks in and adjusts the plan as needed so methods fit each person's life and aims.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, and flexible communication between meetings. These formats make it easier for people in North Carolina to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Joshua help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and career stress.

What is his general therapy style?

Joshua prioritizes a trusting relationship and uses clear, practical approaches. He blends acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, and mindfulness to match each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

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

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

Joshua practices in North Carolina and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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