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    Founder & Therapist

    Dr. Joshua S. Duncan

    Ph.D, LPC-MH, LAC, QMHP

    Journeying with people in unbecoming to become.

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    Dr. Joshua S. Duncan
    About

    The journey forward is inward.

    Journeying with people in unbecoming to become. The journey forward is inward. I love hearing stories and helping people become more self-aware so they can be empowered to live life fully.

    Learning how to live in peace. I work with teens, young adults, couples and adults, especially those challenged with attachment issues, addiction, relational trauma, anxiety, personality issues, and leadership coaching and consulting for individuals and organizations.

    Dr. Joshua has a PhD in Developmental Psychology with specialization in leadership and organizational development from Walden University (’24). He is a licensed Mental Health & Addiction Therapist.

    “I love hearing stories and helping people become more self-aware so they can be empowered to live life fully.”

    — Dr. Joshua S. Duncan

    Who I Work With

    The people I'm honored to walk alongside.

    TeensYoung AdultsCouplesAdultsFamiliesLeaders & Organizations
    Areas of Focus

    What I help people work through.

    Attachment IssuesAddictionRelational TraumaAnxietyPersonality ChallengesLeadership CoachingOrganizational ConsultingDepressionFamily ConflictLife TransitionsStressBehavioral Issues
    Therapeutic Approaches & Modalities

    Attachment-based, trauma-focused counseling that addresses the root of longstanding patterns to create meaningful, lasting change.

    Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Schema TherapyAttachment-Based TherapyFamily Systems TherapyGottman-Informed Couples TherapyFaith-Based / Christian Counseling
    My approach to counseling is attachment-based, trauma-focused, relational, and practical. I integrate trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Family Systems, and Gottman-informed couples therapy to help clients understand how early experiences, relationships, and deeply rooted beliefs influence their present challenges. Through The Becoming Architecture and its eight movements of Unbecoming to Become, we work to uncover limiting patterns, heal past experiences, develop healthier ways of thinking and relating, and integrate meaningful change into everyday life. My goal is to help clients move beyond simply managing symptoms toward lasting transformation, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Christian counseling and faith-integrated therapy are also available for clients who desire them.
    Education & Credentials

    Trained, supervised, and continually learning.

    • PhD, Developmental PsychologySpecialization in Leadership and Organizational DevelopmentWalden University, 2024
    • Masters in Divinity with Specialization in Counseling.Sioux Falls Seminary 2016
    • Licensed Professional Counselor — Mental Health (LPC-MH)
    • Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
    • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
    Trust & VerificationVerified by Psychology Today
    Ready to Begin?

    The first step is the hardest. I'll meet you there.

    Whether you're ready to schedule, or you have questions first, I'd be glad to hear from you. Reach out and we'll find the right next step together.

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