Shama Joshi, LCSW
Helps navigate transitions and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Coping with change
About Shama Joshi
Shama Joshi is a licensed therapist practicing in Illinois who supports people navigating complex life transitions and emotional challenges. With nine years of clinical experience, she brings a thoughtful, culturally responsive perspective to therapy that attends to the nuances of identity, workplace stress, and personal growth. Shama holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential that indicates advanced training in clinical social work and psychotherapy.
Her work focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also offers specialized attention to areas like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, and communication or commitment difficulties. Shama meets each client where they are and tailors care to individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.
Shama uses evidence-based methods within a collaborative, compassionate framework to help clients build self-understanding, improve communication skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. Her practice emphasizes practical coping strategies and opportunities for meaningful personal growth, supporting people through challenges such as isolation, workplace strain, relationship conflicts, and transitions related to life stage or family changes. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, question limiting beliefs, and work toward clearer goals.
Her work focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also offers specialized attention to areas like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, and communication or commitment difficulties. Shama meets each client where they are and tailors care to individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.
Shama uses evidence-based methods within a collaborative, compassionate framework to help clients build self-understanding, improve communication skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. Her practice emphasizes practical coping strategies and opportunities for meaningful personal growth, supporting people through challenges such as isolation, workplace strain, relationship conflicts, and transitions related to life stage or family changes. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, question limiting beliefs, and work toward clearer goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shama Joshi have?
Shama Joshi has nine years of clinical experience working with individuals facing life transitions and emotional challenges.
Is Shama Joshi a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149019649.
In which languages does Shama Joshi provide therapy?
Shama provides therapy in English.
Where is Shama Joshi located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Shama Joshi as my therapist?
You can work with Shama through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shama Joshi work with international clients?
Shama Joshi does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shama Joshi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Shama commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that align with those values, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.
Attachment-Based Therapy is another important approach in her work. This method explores how early and current relationship patterns affect present-day connections and emotional safety, making it a helpful fit for relationship concerns, attachment issues, and family dynamics.
She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and reshape unhelpful thinking patterns while building practical coping skills. CBT is often effective for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and challenges with stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is explored collaboratively. Shama works with each client to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be held by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options help make regular care more accessible around work, family commitments, and changing schedules while keeping the focus on real therapeutic work between the client and a licensed professional.