Shama Joshi, LCSW

Shama Joshi is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, and the practical strain of big life changes. Sessions are aimed at people who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health and want a clear way to move forward.

She uses evidence-based methods to help clients learn practical coping skills. That includes strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to manage difficult thoughts and build steady routines. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered work to improve communication and trust in relationships.

Shama describes her practice as culturally responsive. She pays attention to identity, workplace pressure, and the particular stresses people face when adjusting to new roles. That focus informs how she talks through expectations, boundaries, and practical next steps with clients.

Typical sessions involve learning specific tools, practicing communication skills, and checking how strategies fit day-to-day life. For people dealing with adoption or foster care issues, caregiver strain, aging concerns, or blended family challenges, she includes those realities when forming a plan. Other focus areas listed include body image, codependency, and coping after separation.

Her work is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients test small changes, notice what works, and adjust plans as needed. People who want clear, practical support for finding direction after a transition often seek this style of therapy.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions