- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- ADHD and coping
About Shama
Shama Joshi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with nine years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses issues connected to adoption and foster care, aging concerns, attachment difficulties, and a range of interpersonal problems.
She uses clear conversation and practical tools to help people notice patterns that came from their family of origin. Sessions focus on what gets in the way now - habits, communication, expectations, and emotional responses. That makes her approach concrete and action-oriented rather than vague talk.
Shama draws from several evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She combines these methods to match a person’s situation and goals. The work often involves skills practice, values clarification, and trying small changes between sessions.
Her style emphasizes cultural awareness and the impact of identity and workplace demands on mental health. She pays attention to how background, roles, and life transitions shape current stress and relationships. This helps people who grew up with certain family roles to see which patterns they want to keep and which they want to change.
Practical outcomes the work aims for include clearer communication, better emotion regulation, improved daily coping, and more satisfying relationships. Prospective clients in Illinois should confirm current session options and schedules before booking.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often involves short exercises and between-session practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and communication. It can help people understand recurring roles from their family of origin and try new ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT skills, adding DBT strategies for emotion regulation, or using attachment-focused conversations to reframe relationship patterns.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Ask about the available session types when you complete the initial questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins between commitments, and support work that uses recorded notes or screen-shared worksheets. These practical benefits help people practice skills in real life without promising a particular service.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like attachment concerns, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and divorce.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions focus on recognizing family-of-origin patterns and building skills to change unhelpful habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. The therapist will provide details when you begin the sign-up process.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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