Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
How Joshua works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joshua
Joshua "Josh" Jouza is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and mood concerns. Josh writes plainly and meets people where they are to help them make changes that fit their daily lives.
Josh earned a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology and Political Science from Lewis University in 2011. He completed a Master of Science in Counseling at National Louis University in 2014 and then spent a year doing an internship at the Counseling Center of Illinois.
Background and approach
During that internship he ran anger management groups and worked with people in substance use programs and DUI-mandated groups. After that year he continued working in the mental health field, including community outreach and crisis work.
Over eleven years in practice he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, and issues related to family of origin and relationships. He also supports people dealing with bipolar and other mood disorders. In sessions Josh uses straightforward methods to help people change unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.
His approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, motivational conversations, and solution-focused planning. He aims to create a direct, respectful space where people can set realistic goals and try new strategies. Josh communicates in English and practices in Illinois.
He emphasizes empathy and clear communication while helping people identify steps they can take between sessions to feel better and more in control.
What Joshua works with
Everything Joshua lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joshua's practice.
- 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.
Practical approaches for online therapy and coping skills
Josh uses Client-Centered Therapy to center sessions on each person's concerns and goals, offering open listening and guided reflection so people feel heard and understood. This approach helps when someone wants space to talk through what matters most and find their own next steps.He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through step-by-step practice. CBT tools are useful for anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and mood management because they give concrete exercises to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Josh will collaborate with clients to choose approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set practical goals and test techniques to see what helps in daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy sessions and deeper work, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging lets people share updates or get short guidance between meetings. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Joshua
What concerns does Josh commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar and other mood issues, plus a range of relationship and family origin concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Josh blends client-centered listening with practical tools. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused planning to build coping skills and short-term goals.
How long has he worked in mental health?
He has eleven years of experience, including internship work running anger management groups and community outreach and crisis roles after completing graduate training.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC - practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he practices with clients located in Illinois.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.