Joshua "Josh" Jouza, LCPC

Joshua "Josh" Jouza helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or struggles with addiction. He uses straightforward talk and practical steps so people can make changes that fit their daily life. Josh holds a Master of Science in Counseling and is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC.

He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ones. He also uses client-centered listening to make space for each person's experience and mindfulness techniques to teach calm, present-moment skills. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas guide short-term goals and action steps.

Josh has worked in mental health for over 11 years, including an internship focused on substance use groups and mandated counseling, plus experience in outreach and crisis work. That background shapes a practical, results-oriented style that still centers empathy and respect.

In sessions Josh talks through specific problems, teaches coping skills, and helps people set small, realistic goals. He pays attention to issues like sleep, anger, self-esteem, and family of origin concerns, and he is familiar with mood disorders such as bipolar conditions.

He practices in Illinois and offers therapy in English. People can expect direct feedback, collaborative planning, and a focus on strategies they can use between sessions.

How Josh Uses CBT and Mindfulness Online

Joshua often integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments so people can change behavior and mood. Mindfulness teaches attention to the present moment and simple breathing or body awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn't worked before, then suggest strategies to try together. Clients and the therapist regularly review progress and adjust goals to match needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow therapy to fit around work, school, and family life. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill coaching, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text let people check in between sessions or have shorter updates. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to practice new skills in real time.