Shama Joshi, LCSW
Support for life transitions and emotional resilience
- Culturally responsive care
- Evidence based strategies
- Collaborative compassionate approach
About Shama Joshi
Shama Joshi, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker serving clients in Illinois who supports individuals navigating emotional stress and major life transitions. Her work focuses on understanding each person in the context of their unique history and relationships, with particular attention to concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship dynamics.
With a culturally responsive perspective, Shama is attentive to multicultural experiences and the ways identity, workplace pressures, and personal growth can shape mental health. She works with a broad range of needs, including challenges often faced by young adults, women, and men, and she helps clients make sense of life changes, trauma, and patterns that affect communication and connection.
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, emphasizing a supportive space where clients can explore what they are feeling, strengthen self-understanding, and practice new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions. Shama helps clients identify and challenge limiting beliefs, build healthier coping strategies, and develop emotional resilience in day-to-day life.
Using evidence-based approaches, she partners with clients to address concerns such as isolation, work-related stress, relationship conflict, and personal growth obstacles, with the goal of supporting meaningful and sustainable change over time.
With a culturally responsive perspective, Shama is attentive to multicultural experiences and the ways identity, workplace pressures, and personal growth can shape mental health. She works with a broad range of needs, including challenges often faced by young adults, women, and men, and she helps clients make sense of life changes, trauma, and patterns that affect communication and connection.
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, emphasizing a supportive space where clients can explore what they are feeling, strengthen self-understanding, and practice new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions. Shama helps clients identify and challenge limiting beliefs, build healthier coping strategies, and develop emotional resilience in day-to-day life.
Using evidence-based approaches, she partners with clients to address concerns such as isolation, work-related stress, relationship conflict, and personal growth obstacles, with the goal of supporting meaningful and sustainable change over time.
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 9 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Shama Joshi a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shama Joshi is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is IL LCSW 149019649.
In which languages does Shama Joshi provide therapy?
Shama Joshi provides therapy in English.
Where is Shama Joshi located?
Shama Joshi is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Shama Joshi as my therapist?
You can work with Shama Joshi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows you to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Shama Joshi work with international clients?
No. 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 to help match you with your 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.
Evidence-Based Support, Designed for Online Care
Shama Joshi, LCSW, draws from evidence-based approaches that translate well to online therapy and can support concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and coping with life changes.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while also clarifying personal values and taking practical steps toward the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more workable strategies, often supporting day-to-day coping and problem-solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be especially helpful when feelings feel intense or relationships feel strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shama works collaboratively with clients to understand what brings them to therapy, what goals matter most, and what style of support feels like the best fit, adjusting the work over time based on feedback and progress.
Online therapy also offers flexibility and access. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, and support can continue between sessions through live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay engaged even with a busy schedule.