Joshua Carlson

I’m an LCSW providing telehealth services in IL and MO and am currently accepting 5 insurance plans in addition to private pay.

In our work, I’ll help you understand what’s happening in your nervous system, why certain patterns keep repeating, and how to shift them in sustainable ways. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship conflict, or the impact of developmental trauma, I offer a calm, structured space to slow down, sort things out, and practice new ways of responding. I’m trained in TF-CBT and SPARCS, and I always tailor therapy to you—no jargon, no judgment, just clear guidance and strategies you can use with your partner, kids, coworkers, and yourself.

Clients often tell me they appreciate my steady presence and straightforward, compassionate approach. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience in blended families, parenting neurodiverse kids, and communicating in high-stress environments, so I understand what it’s like to want change but feel stuck. In our first session, we’ll simply get to know you—what’s been hard, what you hope will feel different, and what a steadier future could look like. If you’re looking for a therapist who is warm, direct, and collaborative, I’d be honored to work with you, one step at a time.