Joseph Guzzi, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in Washington · 30 years in practice

Joseph Guzzi is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Utah.

License and registration

LICSW, Washington: LW61265406 · expires June 2027
LCSW, Utah: 14189967-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1902006216 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Joseph

Joseph Guzzi is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Utah. He has worked in social work for about 30 years and helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He uses straightforward, practical support to help people make changes they can feel in daily life.

He meets with adults and teens one-on-one and offers several online session formats to fit different needs. Sessions focus on what matters most now, such as managing strong emotions, coping after loss, or addressing substance and dependency concerns.

Background and approach

He brings steady, calm guidance to difficult moments. With a long career in social work, he draws on many years helping people recover from past wounds and rebuild more stable routines. He combines talking, skills practice, and real-world planning to help goals move forward.

Education and small assignments between sessions are part of the work. Joseph emphasizes clear communication and practical tools. He works with people on relationship patterns, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, codependency, and issues around commitment and control.

He also supports people dealing with divorce, separation, dissociation, and addiction. Sessions are offered in English, and international clients can be seen. He uses video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life and schedule.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joseph lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Online support

Practical approaches for online healing

Joseph often combines evidence-based techniques that focus on symptoms and daily functioning. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches emotion regulation, grounding, and coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage anger. These techniques are useful when strong emotions or stress make day-to-day life harder.

He also uses trauma-focused methods that help people process painful experiences and reduce their impact over time. This involves pacing, targeted conversations about the past, and learning new ways to respond to triggers so memories feel less overwhelming. For substance and dependency issues, treatment centers on relapse prevention, routine building, and managing cravings with concrete plans and support.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust methods as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates and get support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Joseph commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related issues like addiction, attachment problems, and codependency.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a direct, practical approach that blends talk, skills practice, and goal-setting. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has about 30 years of experience in social work and has spent much of his career supporting people through trauma, mood challenges, and substance concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is based in Utah.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are sessions priced?

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?

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