About Me
My name is Josh and I am a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida for over the past 15 years. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology from Clemson University. I earned my graduate degree in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I have extensive experience working with addictions and recovery with adults, as well as working with adults with mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and adjustment disorder. I also have experience working with adults suffering from a history of abusive relationships (physical, mental and sexual), as well as PTSD that results from these abusive histories. I prefer using a collaborative, solution-oriented approach, as well as using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help my patients work through their problems in an effective, time-efficient manner.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LMHC #MH 10394 (Expires: 2021-03-01)
Reviews
Josh is awesome. He responds at all hours and is always kind, and often funny. I’m so glad I’m working with him.
I find Josh to be very empathetic and very easy to talk to. I like his approachabiity and his ability to sense what mood I'm in.
He's understanding and is invested in his client's wellbeing.
Josh is a fantastic at what he does and its nice to gine someone that talks to you in a way you can understand and that listens and supports you.
Josh is really kind, understanding and super easy to talk to! Highly recommend him!
Josh is very friendly and welcoming. He has gained my confidence in him from the very start. Would highly recommend
Joshua Plantz is a fantastic therapist. He is always quick to respond with helpful insight and points me in the right direction. I've made a lot of steps in the right direction with his help and I appreciate all he does.
I’m very happy to have Josh as my counselor. Been working with him for a while now. He always checks on me, and find a convenient time for video session that works for me, since I live in different country.
Before starting counseling I was very nervous to talk to someone about my issues, but Josh makes it very easy to communicate with! And because of him I’m able to know exactly what I need and understand myself more!
Joshua is friendly, supportive and engaging. I’m always left feeling supported and encouraged and have been given the tools to develop better coping skills and make positive changes in my life.
Josh is fantastic, he has been a great support on our calls and he checks in between calls which I really appreciate. Hes attentive, approachable and genuine.
Josh is very patient and kind in his approach, I feel safe sharing details with him (I don't fear judgement). He has helped me look at things differently and more clearly.
Great listener
Thanks for your help!
Joshua is a very pleasant and professional counselor to speak with. He responds and takes his time with everything your going through and helps in every way. I’m glad I have signed up with BetterHelp and choose him because I feel he has helped me in many ways and continues to do so everyday. There is many things he does to help you and very supportive with everything. I have never had to see or talk to someone about anything, but Joshua has made the process the best thing I choose to do in my life.
After having one session only I can say he is really a great listener, understanding, considerate, makes sure you’re comfortable, and willing to help. I felt so much better after one call.
Joshua has been very kind and patient with me. He's made my first experience with therapy a very positive one. I look forward to working with him more.
Joshua is an extremely supportive counselor, approachable,w and really easy to talk to. The support he offers isn't prescriptive to one particular type of counseling, and is instead personalised to each problem. I feel lucky to have been paired with him. I look forward to growing with each one of our sessions.
Great support, great listening, a good space to talk about things
Joshua has helped me a lot and helped me be in control and find ways to manage my anger in situations . I would not have gotten this far with out his help
Joshua helped me so much and after taking a break and coming back, I would still choose Josh because I trust him. He’s really great to talk to and he really does help :)
Out of all the people I've been to Joshua is by far the best! Such an amazing character that knows what to say and when to say it! Thank you Josh!
Joshua is a great counselor and I'd highly recommend.
Excellent counsellor that helped me overcome my addiction with very useful tips. He's also a great listener! Strongly recommend!
He’s great. Practical in his approach.
Kind, reasonable and informed advice.
He knows what he is doing he has helped me so much more than I had expected. I surely have never been to such good counseling. He is professional but not too much he allows himself to share as well with me so I feel like I know more about the person behind the screen and I always get quick responses. He is clearly doing something right because people around me notice a big change. I have recommended this site to almost all my friends.
Joshua has been the absolute best therapist I have ever came across. The most genuine, interested and thoughtful counselor I’ve been in contact with. He’s been a GREAT listener, with the most stimulating questions ever. He’s guided me through the roughest time I’ve been through, and I’ve been through too much bad. He’s shown me the light so slowly and progressively, yet so extremely powerfully. You are a very lucky human being if he’s matched up with you. Very dedicated and emotionally committed, would absolutely recommend to anyone who needs that type of guidance! Words can’t express my gratitude to the work he’s done with me:’))) I appreciate you so much Joshua, thank you for crossing paths with me!!!!!
A top fella and knows his stuff - respectful, comedic and straight to the point which i loved
Would recommend sticking it out with him if you can he is sure to help
Joshua is amazing and very empathetic to every situation. He is great at offering perspective
Joshua has been helping me through a tough time in my life, and he’s been so supportive, non-judgmental, patient and gently encouraging. I’m really glad I got matched with him and would happily recommend him to anyone else needing help.
Josh has helped me cope with my emotions during a tough time. I continue to rely on his expertise when it comes to my daily life and struggles. He is calm and supportive.
I like his personality. He doesn't make me feel like a weirdo
Joshua has had a key role in my rehabilitation. The beauty about his style is it is quite passive. He slowly guides you to self-realization and helps you identify what triggers your relapse. It’s a day-by-day challenge and thankfully Joshua is always following up with me.
Joshua is extremely insightful and helpful. He communicates in a style that I can truly relate to and I appreciate that very much. His questions help me dig deep and think about my concerns and behaviors. I've been very comfortable talking with him and his continued attention to my concerns and reminders to stay in touch with him have been reassuring. I've been very pleased with our interactions and have made progress. I am grateful for him and his expertise.
For the short period of time I chatted with Joshua, he was excellent to work with!
Josh is responsive and supportive. He asks the right questions for me to ponder over and guides me to notice the recurring theme in many of my behaviours and helps me work through it in small pieces.
I have only been working with Joshua for a short time, but so far he has been extremely helpful. He has a way of talking you through your problems that doesn’t feel judgmental or like he has any agenda. He guides you to work through things in a reassuring way that helps you find clarity. I look forward to continuing my work with him.
Joshua is very attentive and he listens without judgement. He always know how to respond in any given situation. He has helped me tremendously since we started our sessions.
Straight into the deep stuff. Joshua doesn't waste time. Problems are targeted from day one unlike standard therapists who spend 4 sessions 'building their picture'. He comes across as honest, easy to talk to and is vigilant. His resume shows that he is highly experienced and working with him, this is very much apparent. Recommended.
Joshua is an excellent counselor. I feel he is there for me, responding to my messages and checking in when i don't write. His responses are focused on me, they are honest and give me an insight on what is going on in my head.
Joshua is amazing, empathetic, down to earth and very knowledgeable. He has helped me tremendously.
Josh is great! He understands my point-of-view, but also provides great feedback to approach situations in a new light.
Joshua has been extremely helpful and a great guide.
Joshua has been extremely helpful, kind and understanding! He really helped me understand the root of my problems and help me get on the road to recovery.
Josh has been an excellent support for me while going through a very difficult breakup. It was easy to get to know him and connect quickly through our first few exchanges. He has listened carefully to my concerns, proposed questions that help me to process what has happened and most importantly he has “rode the wave” with me in a completely non-judgmental, encouraging manner.
I am so grateful for Josh’s insights and reminders of my strengths. He has helped me build emotional resilience and to develop confidence in my decision making. Would highly recommend him!
Felt like he really listened to all my concerns and was patient with how late I was responding.
Joshua is excellent and has been helping me with kindness, knowledge and humour. He is clearly an expert in his field and is always thoughtful and considers my points very thoroughly.
Joshua is an extremely smart, intuitive, caring and proactive counselor. He always seems to very quickly "get" what's going on for me, offers support, insights, encouragement, and excellent suggestions for how to move forward. I could not have asked for a better counselor for my needs.