Josh Adkins, LISW-S, LICDC, EMDR and trauma therapist at Wildflower Wellness Group in Wheelersburg, Ohio

Meet your therapist

Josh Adkins

LISW-S, LICDC

An independently licensed social worker and chemical dependency counselor helping adults work through trauma, anxiety, panic, and grief that still shape how they think, feel, and respond today — in person in Wheelersburg or by secure video anywhere in Ohio.

Trauma and PTSD EMDR Anxiety and panic Grief Addiction recovery
Works with
Adults, individually
Sessions
In person in Wheelersburg, or secure video across Ohio
Insurance
Aetna, Anthem, CareSource, Medical Mutual, Medicaid, Medicare, UHC and more — see all 15 plans
Approaches
EMDR, trauma-informed, and skills-based work

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Josh is also verified on Psychology Today.

In Josh’s words

Trauma, anxiety, and grief therapy for adults in Wheelersburg, Ohio

I help adults work through trauma, anxiety, panic, grief, and painful experiences that still affect how they think, feel, and respond today. Most of the people I sit with are still going to work, still taking care of everyone else, still answering the messages — and from the outside it can look like they are doing fine.

Inside, it is usually a different story. Your mind may not slow down. Your body may stay tense even when nothing is obviously wrong. You may overthink, panic, shut down, snap at people you care about, or keep replaying something you wish you could leave behind. You may have already tried to handle it alone by staying busy, researching it, praying about it, minimizing it, or blaming yourself.

I believe deeply in trauma work because I have seen people process things they never thought they could actually work through.

Therapy should feel human, and it should also have direction. Together we will name the central concern, set goals that mean something to you, and check honestly whether the work is helping. I will give you direct feedback and ask the harder questions when they are useful, and I will do it with respect and care.

Understanding your history matters, and so does what happens between sessions, so we will also practice skills and make changes you can feel in everyday life. You do not need to arrive with a perfect explanation. We can start with what is happening now and work back to what sits underneath it.

Focus areas

What Josh helps with, and how he works

What we can work on

  • Trauma and PTSD that still feel present
  • Anxiety, panic, and racing thoughts
  • Depression and emotional overwhelm
  • Men’s mental health, anger, and pressure
  • Relationship patterns and attachment wounds
  • Grief and loss, including divorce and estrangement
  • Addiction recovery and relapse prevention

How I work

  • Clear goals, named out loud and revisited
  • Honest, direct feedback offered with respect
  • Insight connected to practical skills
  • Trauma processed at a pace you control
  • EMDR when the past still feels present

What the letters mean

  • LISW-S — Licensed Independent Social Worker with Ohio’s supervisory designation, meaning Josh practices independently and supervises other clinicians.
  • LICDC — Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, a separate license for treating substance use.

About Josh

Beyond the therapy room

Josh is a co-owner of Wildflower Wellness Group. Having lived and worked in Southern Ohio, he helped create a practice and office that feel comfortable, welcoming, and personal.

Outside work, he enjoys time with family, gardening, cooking, and learning about history. He values humor, meaningful conversations, and the everyday routines that help life feel grounded.

Also with Josh

EMDR therapy

Josh uses EMDR to help the brain reprocess difficult experiences, so a memory can feel like something that happened rather than something you are still living through. If you are curious how it actually works, we walk through it step by step.

Common questions

Beginning therapy with Josh

You do not have to explain everything perfectly before reaching out. These answers cover what working together usually looks like.

Will I have to discuss every detail of my trauma?

No. Trauma therapy is paced carefully. You remain in control of what you share, and preparation and stabilization come before any more difficult processing begins.

Does Josh take my insurance?
Tell us your full plan name and that you would like to work with Josh. We will help check participation and benefits before scheduling. See fees and insurance options.
How do I request an appointment with Josh?

Use the contact form and let us know you would like to work with Josh. We will follow up about availability, insurance, and next steps.

Next step

Ready when you are

You do not need to have it all figured out before you reach out. Tell us a little about what is going on and we will help you find the right fit — with Josh or with one of the other clinicians.

Providing therapy in Wheelersburg, Ohio and telehealth across Ohio for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and substance use using EMDR, CBT, and structured, skills-based approaches.