- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and mood
- Relationship support
About Joshua
Joshua "Josh" Jouza is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, trauma and sleep problems. Josh also addresses concerns like anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and family or parenting stress.
Josh completed a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sociology and Political Science at Lewis University in 2011. He earned a Master of Science in Counseling from National Louis University in 2014 and then completed a year-long internship at the Counseling Center of Illinois. That internship included work with people in substance use programs, state-mandated groups, DUI counseling, and anger management groups.
After his internship Josh continued in mental health roles focused on community outreach and crisis work. Over the years he has worked in settings that required group facilitation and one-on-one counseling. He draws on that background when helping people with mood disorders and relationship and family concerns.
In sessions Josh uses practical approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. He aims to help people learn skills for managing worry, improving communication, and making changes that fit their life.
Josh works in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they match their needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Josh uses client-centered therapy to focus conversations on each person's concerns and goals. That approach means sessions often start by listening and reflecting, then identifying what the person wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior experiments, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase awareness when emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Josh treats this as a collaborative process - he will discuss options, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust based on what helps. That way the plan grows from what you prefer and what produces useful changes.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around school or work, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use conversational sessions to teach CBT tools, guide mindfulness exercises, and coach through problem-solving in real time, which can be practical for young adults juggling study, jobs, and relationships.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction and trauma, plus sleep and anger problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work to build practical skills.
How long has he worked in mental health?
He has 11 years of experience in the field, including community outreach and crisis work following his clinical internship.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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