- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Substance use help
About Joseph
Joseph Guzzi is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with about 30 years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, and supports people who struggle with related concerns like attachment or substance use. He sees adults and teens and has long experience in individual and group settings.
He uses straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. He offers education, specific skills to try between meetings, and clear short-term goals when those fit a person's needs. Sessions focus on what is causing distress now and on ways to manage symptoms and relationships.
Over three decades he has worked with mood disorders, loss and grief, and recovery from trauma and substance use. He has experience addressing dependency concerns, family-of-origin issues, and problems that come from disrupted attachments. That background shapes how he plans care with each person.
His practice often includes approaches drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He pairs discussion with exercises and coping strategies people can use daily. He also brings experience from group work and couples-focused conversations when they are helpful.
People who choose him can expect frank feedback, focused skill-building, and a plan for progress. He asks about current struggles and history to build a manageable set of steps forward. The aim is steady, practical change rather than quick fixes.
Approaches used for anxiety and trauma online
Joseph's work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and symptom reduction. One common approach emphasizes gradual exposure and coping skills to reduce avoidance and fear in social situations; it involves identifying feared situations, practicing small steps, and tracking progress over time. Another approach centers on mood and trauma-focused strategies that help people process difficult events and learn grounding and emotion-regulation techniques to manage distress.rr>Choosing the right method is part of the process. The therapist will review current struggles, goals, and preferences and then recommend techniques to try. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools fit best, and the plan can change as progress is made.rr>Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by removing travel time and letting people schedule meetings around work or caregiving. Since the original biography references online counseling, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. That step ensures the practical details - length, frequency, and whether video or phone is used - match what someone needs. Many people find online work lets them practice skills in their usual settings and check in more regularly without a long commute.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related issues like attachment concerns and substance use.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses direct conversation and practical techniques, offering skills and short-term goals to address specific problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been practicing for about 30 years, with long experience in mood disorders, grief work, and trauma recovery.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is based in Utah; his listed licenses are WA LICSW and UT LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions convenient online counseling, but please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.