Josh Kaplan
Staff Therapist, LPC, CMPC

Josh Kaplan, LPC, CMPC, earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wittenberg University, where he also competed on the baseball team. He then went on to earn his master’s degree in Sport & Performance Psychology from the University of Denver and his master's degree in Clinical Counseling from Rosalind Franklin University. 

Prior to joining Ascend, Josh gained valuable experiences in the realms of sport & performance psychology and mental health. He worked with high performers in individual, group, and team settings to provide psychoeducation, mental skills training, and cognitive assessment. Clinically, Josh has experience working with individuals facing eating disorders, mood & anxiety disorders, and learning disabilities. With high performers and patients alike, Josh utilizes an approach based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporates elements of Mindfulness and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.