- Focus on skills
- Respectful listening
- Collaborative planning
About Joseph
Joseph Stoyas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with three years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and depression. He aims to meet people where they are with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Joseph encourages taking the first step and acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage.
He bases sessions on a mix of evidence-informed approaches. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. He applies client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on each person's needs and priorities. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies.
In practice Joseph listens carefully, then shapes a plan with the person in front of him. Sessions often include learning practical skills, trying new ways of coping, and talking through painful events like loss or addiction. He adapts pace and focus to fit each person's goals.
He has worked across a variety of concerns beyond the main specialties, including issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, attachment problems, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and codependency. This wider experience informs how he thinks about complex problems.
People who choose Joseph can expect direct but respectful conversation, collaborative planning, and a focus on practical steps. He asks questions, listens to priorities, and tailors the work to each situation.
He bases sessions on a mix of evidence-informed approaches. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. He applies client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on each person's needs and priorities. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies.
In practice Joseph listens carefully, then shapes a plan with the person in front of him. Sessions often include learning practical skills, trying new ways of coping, and talking through painful events like loss or addiction. He adapts pace and focus to fit each person's goals.
He has worked across a variety of concerns beyond the main specialties, including issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, attachment problems, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and codependency. This wider experience informs how he thinks about complex problems.
People who choose Joseph can expect direct but respectful conversation, collaborative planning, and a focus on practical steps. He asks questions, listens to priorities, and tailors the work to each situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can be a place to notice those patterns and practice different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's priorities and pacing, helping people feel heard while they set their own goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, handling stress, and improving day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying a skill, checking how it fits, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Confirm the session formats with the therapist before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are helpful - for example, a phone or audio option can be useful when a video call isn't possible. Ask about scheduling and format details during the matching process so sessions match everyday routines and practical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joseph commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also has experience with related concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, and codependency.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines attachment-based, client-centered, and DBT-style approaches. That means he focuses on relationships, centers sessions on the person’s needs, and teaches concrete coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician. That experience informs how he approaches stress, grief, addiction, and mood concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois. The credential listed is LCSW as provided.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.