- Focus on sleep
- Skills based
- Client centered
About Joshua
Joshua "Josh" Jouza is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep difficulties. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so clients can use what they learn right away.
Josh studied Applied Sociology and Political Science at Lewis University and earned a Master of Science in Counseling from National Louis University. He completed a one-year internship at the Counseling Center of Illinois where he led state-mandated substance abuse groups, worked with DUI clients, and facilitated anger management groups.
After his internship he continued in community outreach and crisis work, building experience in a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Over 11 years in the field, he has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and severe mood disorders such as bipolar and schizoaffective conditions.
In sessions Josh uses clear, collaborative methods. He draws on client-centered listening to understand each person's concerns. He also uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help manage thoughts, feelings, and sleep routines.
Josh describes his role as one of steady support and straightforward guidance. He focuses on teaching skills that people can try between sessions, and on helping them set small, workable goals for better rest and daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on careful listening and building a respectful working relationship, so the therapist follows what matters most to the client and reflects that back in simple language. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavioral experiments; it is often useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief awareness practices and grounding skills that can reduce stress and improve rest.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean mixing listening-based work with CBT tools or practicing short mindfulness exercises between meetings.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports doing practical homework and sleep habit work between meetings so changes can be tested in daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Josh commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood issues, relationship and family difficulties, and related concerns such as abandonment and codependency.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Josh combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, and uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools to set practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience in mental health settings, including community outreach, crisis work, and group facilitation from earlier internships.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCPC credential as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.