Joshua Semko, Ph.D.

Are you caught in cycles of anxiety, weighed down by depression, navigating the aftermath of trauma, or feeling stuck in a difficult transition? Perhaps you’re simply searching for a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling. If any of this resonates, I’m here to walk this path alongside you.

I take a personalized and engaged approach to therapy, which means we’ll have meaningful conversations about your life, your goals, and what truly matters to you. Together, we’ll examine the patterns keeping you stuck in relationships or blocking your growth. We’ll explore formative experiences—from childhood forward—and understand how these moments continue to shape your emotions and thoughts. Through this work, we’ll cut through the noise and connect with what’s most important to you. Your progress matters deeply to me, and our work together will move you forward.

In our sessions, you can bring whatever’s weighing on you. I want to listen and understand not just what you’re experiencing, but how you came to be here. Your job is to show up as you are. Mine is to create a space that’s both empathic and gently challenging—one where you feel supported while also being encouraged to grow. I believe meaningful change happens within an authentic therapeutic relationship, and I take the collaborative nature of this work seriously. You bring the expertise about your life; I  bring the tools and perspective to help you make real strides.

My background includes studying psychology and philosophy at Boise State University before earning a PhD in psychology from the University of Mississippi. I completed my predoctoral internship at the Durham VA Medical Center, where I trained extensively in evidence-based trauma treatments across diverse clinical presentations. I’ve continued working at the VA and am currently in a postdoctoral fellowship providing therapy to veterans. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with adolescents and adults across settings—private practice, university clinics, and specialized medical environments. I’ve also co-authored Our Primal 5: The Simple Five-Week Guide to Self-Care and contributed to peer-reviewed research.

If you’re looking for thoughtful, individualized care that’s grounded in evidence and delivered with genuine warmth and respect, I’d be honored to work with you.

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