Josh Whatcott

I know what it’s like to work in a world where you’re expected to stay strong, keep moving, and handle whatever comes next. After 22 years in law enforcement, including 10 years as a police sergeant, I understand firsthand how trauma, chronic stress, critical incidents, grief, and the demands of high-stress careers can follow you home and affect your sleep, relationships, mood, and sense of who you are.

Today, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma therapist, I bring that real-world experience into the therapy room.

I specialize in working with first responders, veterans, healthcare professionals, and their families, while welcoming adults from all walks of life. You don’t have to wear a uniform to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, or feel overwhelmed by what life has handed you.

My approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping you create meaningful change—not simply talk about what’s wrong. I use evidence-based approaches including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and other trauma-informed interventions tailored to your individual needs.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We’ll work together to understand what’s keeping you stuck, develop practical tools to manage difficult emotions and stress, process experiences that continue to impact you, and help you reconnect with the people and parts of life that matter most.

Whether something happened yesterday or you’ve been carrying it for years, you don’t have to continue carrying it the same way.

If you’re ready to feel more present, regain a sense of control, strengthen your relationships, and move forward, I’d be honored to work alongside you.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should be more than simply talking about what’s wrong, it should help you understand what you’re experiencing, develop tools that work in real life, and create meaningful change.

I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, burnout, and life transitions. With extensive experience supporting first responders, veterans, healthcare professionals, and their families, I understand the unique impact of high-stress careers and cumulative trauma. At the same time, I welcome adults from all backgrounds who are ready to feel better and move forward.

I use evidence-based approaches including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and other trauma-informed interventions. Together, we’ll work toward processing what you’ve been carrying, building resilience, improving emotional regulation, and helping you feel more present, connected, and in control of your life.

Your first session is about getting to know you, not having everything figured out. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you’d like to be different. You can share at your own pace in a comfortable, supportive, and judgment-free environment.

Together, we’ll identify your goals, discuss what approaches may work best for you, and develop a treatment plan that fits your individual needs. I’ll answer your questions and make sure you understand what to expect along the way.

My role isn’t to judge or tell you how to live your life. It’s to meet you where you are, provide practical tools and effective treatment, and work alongside you toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.