Joshua "Josh" Jouza, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 11 years in practice

Joshua "Josh" Jouza offers straightforward, approachable help for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship strain.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180011248 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1063924199 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Joshua

Joshua "Josh" Jouza offers straightforward, approachable help for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship strain. He presents as calm and practical and aims to make the first steps easier to take. Josh holds an LCPC, which is listed with Illinois, and brings 11 years of experience to sessions.

Josh uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people manage mood problems and day-to-day struggles. He draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep problems going.

Background and approach

He also uses client-centered work to let people set the agenda and feel heard. Mindfulness techniques are part of his toolkit for managing worry, sleep problems, and anger. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used when people want to make practical changes, break cycles of avoidance, or address habits related to addiction and impulsivity.

Josh has a background that includes group work with substance use and court-mandated programs, plus crisis and community outreach experience. That history informs a no-nonsense approach that still prioritizes empathy and respect. He aims to meet people where they are and build plans that fit everyday life.

Sessions can include talk, skill practice, and short homework tasks to try between meetings. Josh works with adults and uses straightforward language so people can apply strategies quickly and see what helps.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joshua lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Approaches that fit online sessions

Josh blends cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered work to address thoughts, behaviors, and personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low mood and then practice different responses. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and follow-through so the person sets the pace and priorities.

He also uses mindfulness practices to reduce worry and improve sleep by teaching simple attention and breathing exercises people can use between sessions. These approaches work well in online formats because they include talk, short skill demonstrations, and exercises to practice on your own. Finding the right mix is a shared task - the therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what feels doable, and then tailor techniques together in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and demonstrations. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, quick skills coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while keeping focus on practical steps and consistent progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Josh commonly address?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma, sleep issues, anger, and self-esteem challenges.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and person-focused, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused steps to make everyday changes.

How much experience does he have?

Josh has 11 years of experience working in mental health, including group work with substance use programs and crisis outreach.

Where is Josh licensed and based?

He is listed as an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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