Jose Baltazar, LCSW

Jose Baltazar is an LCSW based in Illinois who brings a clear, practical approach to therapy. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, and life changes. Jose uses straightforward methods to help clients understand what is getting in the way and to try different ways of coping.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot patterns of thought and behavior that fuel distress. He also uses client-centered techniques to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about difficult topics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices are added when teaching emotional regulation and grounding tools.

Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative. Jose helps people set clear goals, try manageable steps between appointments, and review what works. He pays attention to relationship dynamics, issues stemming from family of origin, and attachment concerns when those are relevant to a person’s goals.

Jose brings three years of clinical experience as an LCSW and works with a wide range of concerns including bipolar symptoms, ADHD, panic attacks, and process addictions such as problematic pornography or gambling. He also supports people facing multicultural stressors, abandonment wounds, control issues, and midlife questions.

Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The first steps are simple: complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that fits your timing and needs.

Using CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Jose regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is practical and action-oriented, which often translates well to online sessions when homework and skill practice can be reviewed between meetings.

He also draws on client-centered techniques that prioritize listening and empathy. This approach helps people feel heard and understood while they work at their own pace. When emotional regulation is a focus, DBT skills and mindfulness exercises are introduced to teach breathing, grounding, and distress tolerance tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what strategies feel most useful. Together the client and therapist decide whether to emphasize CBT techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, or a mix based on progress and needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for shorter updates, ongoing support, or when writing feels more comfortable than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep work moving between sessions.