Joshua Williams (he/his)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, and identity questions—especially when things feel stuck or unclear.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My clients are often thoughtful, overwhelmed adults (young and old) who feel stuck. Whether from grief, anxiety, big life changes, or long-held patterns. Some are carrying things from the past they haven’t fully processed. Others feel like they’ve outgrown how they’ve been coping and want something steadier, more honest, and more connected. Many are navigating life stages or identity. You don’t need to be in crisis to begin, just ready to reflect and move toward something different.

My Background and Approach

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 15 years of experience across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and private practice. My work is grounded in approaches that look at how your early relationships shaped the way you see yourself and others, how you make meaning out of life, and how you’ve learned to manage pain or stay safe over time. I also draw from mindfulness and trauma-informed care, which means I pay attention to how your body responds to stress and work at a pace that feels safe and respectful.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone deserves to be seen, and no one is above or beneath anyone else. We all need help sometimes. We all need love. Therapy should offer safety—real boundaries, steady presence, and a space where you can be yourself. I value patience. Things take time, and therapy should make room for that. I believe in emotional honesty, not forced change. It’s okay not to have all the answers. What matters is the chance to look inward, to slow down, and to begin understanding what’s been carried and what might come next.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Contemplative Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Philosophical Counseling
  • Lifespan Integration
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Rate: $85 - 150/session

Reach out to Joshua