About
He earned his Master's Degree in Counseling from Regent University in 2013 and has worked in various settings, including psychiatric hospitalization, addiction rehabilitation, community mental health services, crisis stabilization, and individual therapy. Josh specializes in working with clients with struggles such as avoidance OCD, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, relational issues, and personality disorders. He offers a calm and casual demeanor, allowing clients to feel at ease in discussing their intimate struggles. Josh works with clients in the Richmond, VA area, using interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, among others. He is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy to individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges.
Insurance & payment
Joshua Barefoot accepts Aetna, Medicare, Optum, and Sentara Health Plans. He does not accept Medicaid plans. Please note that coverage may vary by provider.
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Optum
- Sentara Health Plans
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Joshua Barefoot uses CBT to help clients develop a goal-oriented plan of care to address specific client-driven objectives in treatment.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Joshua Barefoot uses ERP to help clients manage avoidance OCD and anxiety by gradually exposing them to situations that trigger their symptoms.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Joshua Barefoot uses DBT to help clients manage emotions, behaviors, and relationships by teaching them skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Joshua Barefoot uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify and build on their strengths and resources to achieve their goals.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Joshua Barefoot uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Joshua Barefoot uses MI to help clients resolve ambivalence and increase motivation to change their behaviors.