Josey Schouweiler, LCSW — Therapist in Illinois

Hi there, I'm Josey!

I love connecting with others and building relationships that foster care, support, and respect. We all face challenges in life, and having someone to serve as a sounding board, a confidant, or a partner through those challenges can make all the difference.

My focus

I connect best with clients who are honest about their goals and what they hope to accomplish in therapy. I have a heart for helping those dealing with life's stressors, such as anxiety, depression, parenting issues, job loss, familial stress, and medical issues.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is eclectic, and my goal is to always be responsive to what you need, which can change from session to session. Sometimes we need a listening ear. Sometimes we need new ideas and suggestions for change. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the core tenets of CBT often surface in sessions.

My communication style

My communication style is to listen first. I ask a lot of questions and often seek clarification to see if I'm understanding you correctly. If I make suggestions, they are just that—suggestions. Your right to make your own decisions and pave your path forward is very important to me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have loved all of the different clinical experiences I've had, from working with children to working with adolescents, adults, and families in behavioral health. While all of these experiences have been different, the core of the work has been the same: to develop relationships that help.

My goals for you

You are in the driver's seat when it comes to goal setting. I can make suggestions or help come up with ideas, but our goals will be fully centered on what you want to achieve in therapy.

Our first session

In our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other as people in addition to our newly formed relationship of clinician and client. We will talk about where you've been, where you want to go, and how we can work together to get there.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 48 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Illinois State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Josey Schouweiler