About Joshua
Joshua "Josh" Jouza meets people where they are and helps them make practical changes. He offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and problems like sleep trouble, anger, and low self-esteem. Josh uses direct conversation and focused strategies so people can start feeling better in daily life.
He brings 11 years of experience in counseling and outreach. Josh earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling from National Louis University in 2014 and holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential - LCPC.
How Joshua works
Early in his career he led groups for substance use and anger management and provided counseling for DUI-related cases. Josh’s approach blends client-centered listening with clear tools. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people manage stress and stay present. In sessions he leans toward solution-focused and motivational interviewing methods when appropriate, helping people set small goals and find the motivation to meet them. He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, and money or work stress.
The tone of his work is warm and practical. Josh aims to create a dependable space for honest conversation, goal setting, and step-by-step progress. He continues outreach efforts to raise awareness of mental health and available treatment options.
Joshua lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Joshua works with
The areas below are the ones Joshua selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- 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
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Practical approaches you can use online
Joshua blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to make online work feel direct and useful. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and understanding the person’s experience, which helps build trust and identify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change them, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. Sessions are paced to match individual needs, from short check-ins to deeper skill-building work.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, thought tracking, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and different daily demands.
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