Jose Baltazar, LCSW

Jose Baltazar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with three years of experience in clinical practice. He works with people who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting questions, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar concerns, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English.

He uses a mix of practical methods when working with someone. That can include client-centered work that focuses on what matters most to the person, cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage emotional intensity. He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship issues and mindfulness practices to help with attention and regulation.

In sessions he helps people name the problem, try small changes, and track how those changes land in daily life. Conversations tend to focus on clear goals - for example reducing panic attacks, improving communication, or shifting routines that feed depression or addiction. The work is collaborative and action-oriented.

He also pays attention to family of origin and multicultural concerns when they affect current problems. That includes issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, jealousy, control struggles, and divorce or separation. He lists process addictions such as problematic pornography use, gambling, or excessive exercise among focus areas.

Practical matters such as coping with life changes, midlife crisis, finding life purpose, and managing co-morbid conditions are part of his caseload. People looking for a straightforward, goal-focused social work approach may find his style fits their needs.

How his approaches translate to online sessions