Jose Baltazar, LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

Jose Baltazar is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois.

License 149.012082 · Illinois Expires November 2027
NPI 1184840837 · national registry
Experience and languages 3+ years in practice English

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About Jose

Jose Baltazar is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois. He brings three years of professional therapy experience and focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and intimacy concerns. He speaks English and offers several online session formats to fit different needs.

Jose aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. He uses a practical, down-to-earth style and listens for what the person actually needs each week.

Background and approach

Sessions are paced to match a client's comfort and goals rather than a fixed agenda. In his work he draws from a mix of approaches, including the Gottman Method for relationship work, client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience, and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices when those tools seem helpful.

People often come to Jose with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD, or difficulties with self-esteem and anger. He also supports those facing life changes like divorce or midlife transitions and people dealing with attachment, abandonment, or family of origin concerns. Sessions can include talk, skill-building, and simple mindfulness exercises.

The goal is to leave each meeting with something concrete to try between sessions. New clients start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits their calendar.

Credentials

LCSW (Illinois): License 149.012082 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1184840837 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jose lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Co-morbidity
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love

Approaches Jose names

These are the approaches Jose names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

How Jose blends approaches for online therapy

Jose uses a few core approaches to guide online work. The Gottman Method is used to look at patterns in close relationships and teach practical skills for communication and connection. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around what the client says matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and try different tools to see what fits best. Goals, preferences, and early progress guide which methods are emphasized over time.

Online therapy here is offered by way of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and face-to-face conversation matter. Phone can be a good option for lower bandwidth or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, and times when a written conversation is easier to fit into a busy day.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Jose address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and related areas such as abandonment and attachment problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He practices in a straightforward, empathetic way that focuses on listening and practical strategies. Sessions mix talk, skill-building, and brief mindfulness work when helpful.

What is his background and experience?

Jose is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker with three years of therapy experience working with a range of concerns related to mood, relationships, and trauma.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds an LCSW license in Illinois and provides services to clients located in that region.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he offer?

Jose offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How does billing and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a session?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time that fits your availability.

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