Josh Downs
LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About
Bringing warmth, humor, and a keen insight into relationship dynamics, Josh Downs, LCSW, is a beacon of hope for couples seeking to reconnect and transform their partnerships. As an advanced practitioner of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Josh specializes in helping couples navigate the complex terrain of their relationships with compassion and skill.
Josh's approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that human beings are capable of change and that it's normal to need support when facing life's challenges. His unique ability to create a safe space allows clients to explore unseen patterns and cycles within their relationships. This process enables partners to move away from blame and instead address the underlying dynamics at work in their partnership.
With extensive experience in couples counseling, Josh adeptly helps clients tackle a wide range of issues, including communication problems, broken trust, addiction, infidelity, and mental illness. His expertise extends beyond couples work; Josh also has significant experience working with teens, young adults, and individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and behaviors that feel out of control.
Josh's educational background provides a strong foundation for his practice. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology and his master's degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University, where his research focused on childhood resilience and scrupulosity. This academic grounding, combined with his practical experience as a therapist since 2009, allows Josh to bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to his sessions.
As a co-founder of Live Well Counseling Center, Josh is committed to providing hope, direction, and encouragement to his clients. His approach to couples counseling involves looking at relationships as systems of patterns and cycles, helping clients see where they're getting stuck in unhelpful dynamics, and developing accountability for each partner's role in the relationship. Through the use of EFT, Josh guides couples in repairing past injuries and rebuilding their relationships on foundations of love and trust.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Master of Social Work
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Advanced Practitioner of Emotionally Focused Therapy
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Infidelity
State Licenses
- Utah
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Live Well Counseling - Grand Junction
850 Grand Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501