Shama Joshi, LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

Shama Joshi is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, and major life changes.

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Licensed inIllinois
License149019649
NPI 1497023022
Experience9+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Shama

Shama Joshi is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, and major life changes. She practices with adults in Illinois and speaks English. Her style is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at making what feels overwhelming more manageable.

She starts by getting a clear picture of a person's experiences and priorities. Sessions focus on improving communication, building coping skills, and spotting patterns that get in the way.

Background and approach

Shama often combines Attachment-based ideas with cognitive and behavioral tools to help people feel safer in relationships and calmer in daily life. Shama brings nine years of clinical experience to her work. She pays attention to cultural background and identity as part of understanding how stress shows up.

That helps her tailor strategies so they fit each person's life and values. In session she uses straightforward interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when they make sense. She also draws on client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on the person's goals.

People who work with Shama can expect practical steps alongside reflective conversation. She supports those dealing with adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, body image and communication problems, and challenges such as divorce, blended family dynamics, and aging concerns. The aim is clearer choices, better coping, and steadier relationships.

Credentials

LCSW (Illinois): License 149019649 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1497023022 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shama lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Shama names

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Online support

How online approaches and attachment work together

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape your expectations in adult connections. It helps people notice relational patterns, feel understood, and try new ways of communicating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to build skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. Finding the right blend of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different strategies to see what helps most. You and the clinician will check in about what’s working and adjust techniques based on your needs and preferences. Online sessions offer practical flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday life.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Shama address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, body image, divorce and separation, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, mixing reflective conversation with skills practice. She uses attachment-informed work alongside CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience as a clinician working with adults on emotional and relational challenges.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices with clients located in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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