Shama Joshi, LCSW
- Illinois
- IL LCSW 149019649
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About Shama
As a licensed therapist serving clients in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique experiences, with a deep commitment to addressing mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. I bring a culturally responsive lens to my practice, particularly attuned to multicultural experiences and the nuanced challenges faced by individuals navigating identity, workplace stress, and personal growth. My therapeutic work spans a wide range of focus areas, from supporting young adults, women, and men's issues to helping clients process life changes, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics. My clinical approach is collaborative and compassionate, designed to help you develop stronger self-understanding, communication skills, and emotional resilience. I believe in creating a supportive environment where you can explore your experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation. Through evidence-based practices, I aim to support you in developing practical coping strategies, enhancing self-love, and moving toward a more fulfilling life path. Together, we can work through challenges like isolation, workplace stress, relationship concerns, and personal growth obstacles. Read more Show less
What Shama helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues