Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Joshua Williams, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149023362
- NPI
- 1194480202
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Joshua supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Joshua
Joshua Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, relationship and family difficulties, anger, career stress, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
Joshua uses straightforward conversations to clarify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships affect feelings. He also uses client-centered listening and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and calm strong reactions.
People can expect a calm, direct approach that prioritizes concrete skills and clearer choices. Joshua pays attention to everyday pressures like work, caregiving, and role changes in life. He can help with issues that include abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and commitment concerns.
His work includes support around end-of-life matters, hospice and geriatric concerns, and the guilt and shame that sometimes come with big transitions. Joshua also offers coaching-style help for career decisions and moving forward after separation or divorce.
Sessions are conducted in English. He accepts international clients; confirm logistics and session options before scheduling. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the service.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how important relationships shape responses to stress and loss. Online sessions can use this approach to map patterns in relationships and practice different ways of connecting and communicating.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they can make clearer decisions. In an online session this means steady, non-directive conversation that helps clarify goals and next steps.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily reactions. These practices can be used between sessions to reduce reactivity and build steadier routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical constraints and then recommend which methods to emphasize. That plan can change over time based on what is helpful.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week, like squeezing sessions into a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Online meetings also make it easier to include focused check-ins, guided mindfulness practices, and review of homework between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, anger, career concerns, bipolar-related issues, and related topics such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
How does he approach therapy?
Sessions combine attachment-based thinking, client-centered listening, mindfulness, psychodynamic reflection, and solution-focused steps to identify patterns and practical ways forward.
How much experience does he have?
Joshua has 10 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Is he licensed in Illinois?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes. He accepts international clients; confirm any jurisdictional or scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers