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Online therapist

Jose Baltazar

Compassionate, practical support for family concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jose

Jose Baltazar is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and other everyday struggles. He practices from Illinois and brings a straightforward, supportive presence to sessions. He aims to make conversations feel calm and direct so people can take practical steps forward.

He uses simple, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to address unhelpful thoughts and strong emotions.

Background and approach

Jose also draws on client-centered and dialectical strategies to help people feel heard while learning skills for emotional regulation and clearer communication. He has worked as a social worker and applies that background to everyday concerns rather than technical jargon. In sessions he focuses on concrete goals like reducing panic, improving family interactions, coping with grief, or managing addictive behaviors.

He often breaks issues into small, doable steps and teaches skills to use between meetings. The approach is collaborative - he listens, then suggests tools the person can try. Jose has three years of experience as a licensed clinician.

He offers therapy in English and practices in Illinois. Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Parents looking for clear guidance on managing parenting stress, family tensions, or a loved one’s mood or behavior can expect practical recommendations and skill-building.

He encourages starting with a short questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting to see if the fit feels right.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. It helps people feel understood and builds a working relationship where they can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, panic, and unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance with skill-building for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions and relationship conflict.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk about your goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what helps. That way the plan matches your needs, preferences, and pace rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Jose is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy family life and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to schedule short check-ins, practice skills between sessions, and keep therapy consistent when life gets hectic.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jose address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and related concerns listed in his specialty areas.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that combines listening with skill teaching, including cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques and some dialectical methods.
What training and experience does he have?
He holds an LCSW credential and has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where does he practice and what is his license?
He practices in Illinois and is licensed as an LCSW with license number IL LCSW 149.012082.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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