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Jose Baltazar

Compassionate social work with practical skills

LCSW Illinois

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jose

Jose Baltazar is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with three years of clinical experience. He combines a social work foundation with a collaborative, client-centered stance to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy challenges, and a range of other concerns.

Background and approach

His approach adapts evidence-informed techniques to match each person’s needs rather than relying on a single method. Working from an eclectic toolkit that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based strategies, and elements of the Gottman Method, he focuses on practical skills and real-world coping strategies.

He also attends to issues such as addiction and process addictions, attachment and abandonment concerns, family-of-origin dynamics, grief, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Jose emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore patterns, build insight, and practice new responses.

Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability. Prospective clients who are located in Illinois and communicate in English can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jose integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing skills for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people feel heard while exploring goals and personal values. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, which can be useful for managing intense emotions, impulse-related issues, and some process addictions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their concerns, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and needs evolve. This flexibility helps tailor care whether the focus is on symptom coping, relationship patterns, or developing long-term strategies.

Online therapy with Jose is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and access from different settings. These formats allow ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, making it easier to maintain momentum toward therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jose address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and many related challenges such as attachment and family-of-origin problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His practice blends client-centered principles with practical interventions, drawing on CBT and DBT techniques alongside mindfulness and relational methods to tailor support to each person.
What is his professional background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of experience, bringing a social work perspective to clinical care and skill-building.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an Illinois license as an LCSW with license number IL LCSW 149.012082 and practices while located in Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients and works with people who are located where his licensure permits practice.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English