- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused steps
About Joshua
Joshua "Josh" Jouza is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience. He works with people aged 13 and up on concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mood and behavioral challenges. Josh lists stress, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and sleep problems among his areas of focus.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sociology and Political Science from Lewis University and a Master of Science in Counseling from National Louis University. Early in his career he completed a year-long internship at the Counseling Center of Illinois, where he ran anger management groups and worked with people in substance abuse treatment and DUI programs.
After his internship he continued in mental health work, including community outreach and crisis response. Over time he has developed experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders to issues like codependency, isolation, and communication difficulties.
In sessions he uses several practical approaches, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Sessions tend to include talking through current problems, learning skills to manage symptoms, and setting clear short-term goals.
Josh works in Illinois as an LCPC and conducts sessions in English. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Josh integrates common approaches into online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. It helps people who want a supportive space to talk through stress, relationship concerns, or mood struggles without the therapist directing every step.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that keep problems like anxiety or depression active.
Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep or emotional awareness. It can be paired with CBT techniques to help manage rumination or worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Josh will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, trying concrete steps and adjusting based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice so they can be used between sessions and in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, bipolar and related mood issues, plus stress, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and relationship or family concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines client-centered listening with practical strategies from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to address present problems and set goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience and completed a year-long internship at the Counseling Center of Illinois followed by community outreach and crisis work.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an Illinois LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with him if I don’t live in Illinois?
Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients; confirm any location-based details before booking.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.