Greetings, I'm Josh, and I'm dedicated to assisting you in overcoming the obstacles you encounter, whether they pertain to your personal life, work challenges, relationships, or family dynamics. I provide a serene, empathetic, and understanding environment for you to explore and navigate through your challenges. My therapeutic approach is characterized by collaboration, solution-oriented thinking, compassion, and directness.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Connecticut, I possess over 15 years of experience working with a diverse range of individuals, children, couples, and families. I've been trained extensively in various therapeutic modalities, including Human and Family Development, Gestalt Therapy, Child & Family Forensics, Attachment & Regulation Competency (ARC Trauma Treatment), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), among others. My professional affiliations include memberships with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) as a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor, as well as The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).
A Glimpse Into My Journey
My journey towards healing, self-discovery, and empowerment commenced at the age of fourteen, sparked by a back injury involving two herniated discs. Initially focused on physical healing, this journey expanded to encompass all aspects of my life. My introduction to yoga before undergoing back surgery that same year opened my eyes to the holistic and spiritual benefits of addressing not just physical pain, but the entire person. This holistic perspective, rooted in spirituality, has remained the cornerstone of my personal life and professional practice.
Upon entering college, intimate relationships became a significant facet of my life. Challenges in these relationships mirrored unresolved issues from my family of origin, prompting me to seek new skills and maturity to foster the healthy relationships I desired. I recognized that the pivotal relationship to establish was the one with myself.
My exploration led me to delve into my family history and dynamics, uncovering intergenerational patterns—both functional and dysfunctional—that influenced me. I realized that these patterns were deeply ingrained in my body, mind, and heart from an early age, often operating outside my awareness until personal pain brought them to light. With guidance from skilled therapists and teachers, I embraced the discomfort of making these patterns conscious, granting me the power of conscious choice over unconscious family and self-defeating patterns. This marked the beginning of true, life-affirming choices.
My relationship with my wife, Ashley, and our daughter remains a source of ongoing growth, self-discovery, and integration, offering ever-new opportunities to discover and embody my true self within constant changes of everyday life.
I'm deeply grateful for my life's journey, my mentors, therapists, and the meaningful relationships that have shaped my path. Working with individuals like you and having the privilege of supporting your therapeutic journey brings me immense joy and fulfillment.
If you're contemplating working with me, my sole focus and intent are to offer positive support and assistance in addressing any challenges you or your family may be facing. I believe that the issues bringing you to therapy can catalyze growth in all aspects of your life.
Let's Connect
I’d love to connect with you and see how I can support you or your loved ones. Reach out to me today if you're ready to get started.
Joshua Watson is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Connecticut and an American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT) Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor. He has clinical experience in numerous treatment settings, levels of care and treatment focuses. In addition to his extensive clinical training and experience, Joshua also has extensive training in yoga and meditation. Since 2010, Joshua has been offering therapy services through his private practice at his office in Greenwich, Connecticut and online internationally.