- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Substance use support
About Joseph
Joseph Guzzi is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with about 30 years of practice. He works with adults and teens on problems such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Sessions are presented as online counseling and aim to address the everyday impact of these issues.
He uses clear, direct conversation to identify what fuels strong reactions. He helps people look at patterns that maintain anger and other mood concerns. Practical tools and education are offered between sessions to try and change behaviors and responses. Goals and small steps are set together so progress is can be tracked.
Joseph has a background in social work with both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida. His experience includes work with substance and alcohol use, dependency issues, and trauma recovery. He has worked in individual, couples, family, and group settings during his career.
In sessions he draws on multiple interventions and skills, teaching ways to manage mood swings, loss, and relationship pain. He also addresses family-of-origin issues and the effects of past hurt. He describes offering education, practical assignments, and measurable between-session goals.
People meet him for straightforward discussion, skill-building, and accountability. He integrates teaching with clinical work to help people reduce anger’s hold on daily life and repair strained relationships.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Joseph describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-style approaches look at the thinking patterns that feed anger and anxiety and teach alternative ways to respond. These approaches help with workplace frustration, recurrent resentment, and mood concerns.He also employs skills-based strategies that teach concrete coping tools. These may include grounding and behavioral tasks to reduce emotional escalation, and practical homework to practice new responses between sessions. Those tools are aimed at managing stronger feelings and improving daily functioning.
Choosing which approach to use is part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work with the client to figure out which methods fit their goals, background, and daily life. That collaborative process guides what gets emphasized and what tools are introduced.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography notes online counseling but does not list specific options here. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let people fit sessions into workdays or home routines. It also allows brief check-ins when problems spike and supports ongoing skill practice without a long commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression plus related issues such as attachment and substance use.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses direct conversation and practical tools, teaching skills and setting concrete between-session goals to change patterns that fuel anger and mood problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has practiced for about 30 years and has experience in individual, couples, family, and group settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW in Washington and LCSW in Utah and practices from Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any jurisdictional or scheduling considerations before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.