Practitioner record · Checked 9 Oct 2026

Joshua Blackburn has been in practice 6 years and is licensed in Tennessee. Joshua lists stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and grief among 26 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.

Everything below is either quoted from Joshua's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.

6years in practice
26subjects listed

01 · Who Joshua works with

Joshua works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and grief

Joshua lists 5 specialisms and 21 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Joshua chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

Specialisms
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Grief
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
Also experienced with
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Infidelity
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Workplace issues

02 · In Joshua's own words

What Joshua says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Virginia and Tennessee, I support adults navigating life in a complex world. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey then creating change with science-based interventions and wisdom. I have particular expertise in addressing neurodivergence, anxiety, relationship challenges, and helping clients grow as leaders

I offer compassionate guidance for those struggling with communication difficulties, social anxiety, life transitions, and personal identity exploration. My therapeutic style creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop meaningful coping strategies, and work towards emotional healing.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I'm committed to helping individuals of all backgrounds discover their inner strengths, overcome obstacles, and cultivate more fulfilling lives. Whether you're facing workplace stress, relationship challenges, or personal growth opportunities, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional insight.

Joshua Blackburn, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Joshua practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Joshua's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

  1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

    BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Joshua at this point.

  2. Naming Joshua specifically

    BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Joshua is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Joshua.

  3. If the caseload is full

    You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

  4. The first conversation

    A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

  5. If the fit is wrong

    Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential
LPC
Licensed in
Tennessee
Licence
TN LPC 5409, VA LPC 0701014671
Licence number
0701014671
Licence expires
30 Jun 2027
NPI
1386439875
Years in practice
6
Gender
Male
Languages
English
International clients
Not accepted
Listed since
12 Jun 2026

05 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Joshua's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

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