- Trauma recovery
- Dependency support
- Grief and mood
About Joseph
Joseph Guzzi is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with about 30 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and abuse. He often helps people facing dependency and substance or alcohol concerns, and works with adults and teens in individual, couples, family and group settings.
His approach is direct and practical. He uses talk-based methods, teaching skills and setting short goals between sessions. Sessions often include discussion, education, and tools people can try between meetings to build steadier routines and clearer boundaries.
Guzzi emphasizes healing from past wounds and family-of-origin issues. He has worked extensively with mood disorders, loss, and trauma recovery. He also supports people responding to attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and the stresses that come with blended families and divorce.
He brings decades of experience to each conversation and aims to be dependable and consistent. Clients can expect a therapist who combines empathic listening with clear guidance and practical exercises. He also integrates recovery-focused work for substance and alcohol challenges when relevant.
Joseph trained at the University of South Florida and holds both bachelor and master degrees in social work. He practices from Utah and offers services in English, and he accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session options directly through the site to match logistics and timing.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Evidence-based techniques in his work emphasize practical skill building and trauma recovery. One common approach focuses on teaching coping and emotional regulation skills so people can manage anxiety, anger, and mood shifts more effectively. These skills are taught in-session and practiced between meetings to build steady habits.Another strand centers on trauma-informed methods that help people process past hurt and family-of-origin wounds. In practice this means guided conversations, paced exploration of difficult memories, and strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions while restoring a sense of control and balance.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to figure out what fits best based on their goals, history, and daily life. He adapts methods over time and sets concrete, achievable goals together so progress can be tracked.
The biography notes that he offers online counseling but does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available formats and scheduling options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can deliver the same core therapeutic work online, helping people practice skills and discuss sensitive topics from wherever they are able to join sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Washington, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, substance and alcohol concerns, and family-of-origin matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and direct, combining empathic listening with teaching and measurable between-session goals. Sessions often include skill-building, conversation, and concrete tools to try in daily life.
What is his professional experience?
He has about 30 years of practice and long experience treating mood disorders, trauma recovery, loss, and issues tied to substance use and dependency.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Utah. Confirm any local licensing questions with the site or the therapist directly.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes online counseling but does not list specific formats. Please confirm current session formats and technical options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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