- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Practical coping tools
About Shama
Shama Joshi is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people in Illinois facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also supports those coping with life changes and ADHD. Her style is practical and collaborative, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to manage daily challenges and tough decisions.
She focuses on understanding each person's background and cultural context. That lens shapes conversations about identity, workplace stress, and personal growth. Sessions emphasize real skills for reducing overwhelm and improving communication with others.
Her background includes nine years working with adults across many concerns, including adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, and autism spectrum differences. She also addresses caregiving stress, body image, codependency, and the effects of loss and separation.
Shama uses a mix of approaches to match a person’s goals. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide sessions. Choices are practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
In therapy with her, people practice better communication, figure out manageable coping tools, and work toward clearer values and goals. The process is collaborative: goals are set together and progress is checked along the way.
Therapeutic approaches that translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small steps toward a life that matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to choose methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That plan may change as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people join from a calmer spot at home or during a break at work. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT skills to an online setting so sessions focus on practical strategies and real-life practice.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, body image, and divorce and separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skills for communication, emotional regulation, and day-to-day coping.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW license and provides services in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.