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Josh Ginsburg

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Josh Ginsburg, LCSW

Florida

LCSW - Stress and Addictions

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Where Josh stands

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW24496; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-23370
NPI
1144828856
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Drug and alcohol issues
  • Codependency concerns

About Josh

Josh Ginsburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 12 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as codependency, attachment and communication problems, and issues with impulsivity and control.

Josh approaches sessions as a collaborative process. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as talking through patterns that keep causing pain.

He commonly helps people who keep putting others first, struggle to say no, or feel stuck around a partner's drinking or moods. Conversations aim to clarify what matters to the person, set small achievable goals, and practice new ways of responding in relationships.

Josh uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support change. He listens for how past relationships shape current choices and then tests different strategies together during sessions. Progress is measured in concrete shifts - feeling less reactive, making clearer decisions, or maintaining firmer boundaries.

People who choose him should expect direct, practical conversations and hands-on work between meetings. He encourages steady steps rather than quick fixes and helps people develop skills to manage urges, reduce anxiety, and rebuild self-respect over time.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits

Josh uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety, urges, and strong emotions. This helps people reduce reactivity and handle cravings or intense mood swings more effectively.

Another approach is relational work that looks at attachment and communication patterns. This type of work helps identify how early relationship habits affect current choices, and then builds alternative ways of relating that protect boundaries and personal needs.

Picking the right approach is part of the process. Josh will work with each client to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That collaboration helps narrow down which techniques feel most useful and realistic for daily life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online sessions to continue steady work without rearranging a whole day, but check the platform and format choices before scheduling.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida, Arizona

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses codependency, attachment and communication problems.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical with an emphasis on skills and small goals. He treats clients as the expert on their story and looks for strengths to build on.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing mood and addiction concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and Florida and practises from Florida.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm any specific regional requirements before booking.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the final fee during the matching process.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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