Josh is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at JKSC. He earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, where he was honored with the Clinical Excellence Award for his commitment to promoting wellness and compassionate care. Josh is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) under the supervision of Jada Helmer, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician, LMHC, QS-MH. Josh is also trained in Gottman Level 1 . He works with both tweens, teens, adults, and couples who struggle with emotional dysregulation, relationship conflict, and behavioral challenges. Josh also works with men who may have learned to minimize, suppress, or manage difficult emotions on their own. He recognizes that many men have received messages throughout their lives about which emotions they are “supposed” to show, how they are expected to cope, and what it means to ask for help. In session, Josh creates a space where clients can explore and challenge these expectations while developing a healthier relationship with vulnerability, emotional expression, and openness. His goal is to help men build the skills and confidence to understand and express their emotions without feeling that doing so takes away from their strength. Josh is passionate about helping clients build emotional insight, self-control, and fulfilling interpersonal connections. His approach is structured, collaborative, and deeply grounded in DBT and Gottman principles.