- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Joshua
Joshua "Josh" Jouza helps people navigating stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, and relationship strain. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and he brings 11 years of experience to his work. Josh uses clear, practical strategies so conversations feel focused and useful from the first session.
He trained in counseling, earning a Master of Science in Counseling from National Louis University. Early in his career he completed a yearlong internship that included substance use groups, DUI counseling, and anger management groups.
Background and approach
That work led to outreach and crisis roles in community mental health settings. Josh focuses on common problems like depression, mood disorders, bipolar conditions, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and addiction concerns. He also addresses issues tied to family of origin, communication difficulties, codependency, and isolation or loneliness.
He aims to help people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward change. In sessions he blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, solution-focused planning, and motivational interviewing. That mix lets him match techniques to the issue at hand and to the client's preferred pace.
He favors short, practical exercises people can use between sessions. Josh practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. He speaks plainly, listens closely, and works to make therapy feel like a cooperative effort.
For people dealing with parenting stresses or relationship tensions, he offers straightforward guidance and problem-solving support.
What Joshua works with
Everything Joshua lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joshua helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joshua lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online support
Client-centered therapy starts by focusing on the person's goals and priorities, giving space to talk while the therapist reflects and asks questions to help the person find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort out parenting stress or relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors link to mood and stress. It uses simple exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, manage anger, or change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy adds short attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and improve focus during busy days.
Finding the right mix is a team effort. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try techniques that fit the person's style. Adjustments happen over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is helpful when visual cues and a longer discussion matter. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat or text messaging can work for quick updates, brief coaching, and ongoing reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting schedules, work breaks, or other busy routines.
Questions people ask about Joshua
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders including bipolar concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness exercises, solution-focused planning, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
Josh has 11 years of experience in mental health work, including an internship with substance use groups, DUI counseling, and anger management, plus community outreach and crisis roles.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to clients located within the region he is licensed to practice.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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