Therapist profile
Joseph Guzzi, LICSW, LCSW
Utah
LICSW counselor - Codependency and trauma
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- License
- LICSW, Washington / LW61265406; LCSW, Utah / 14189967-3501
- NPI
- 1902006216
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
About
- Codependency work
- Addiction recovery support
- Grief and mood care
About Joseph
Joseph Guzzi is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of practice experience. He is based in Utah and works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He also addresses issues related to abandonment, attachment, codependency, and substance and alcohol concerns.
He uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and offers practical tools clients can try between sessions. He emphasizes clear communication and teaching skills so clients leave with steps they can use right away. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, understanding what keeps those patterns going, and practicing different ways of responding.
His background includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida and a long history of clinical work with mood disorders, loss, and recovery from trauma. He has worked in individual, couples, family, and group formats over his career, and has experience with 12-step approaches and addiction-related care.
In sessions he often teaches concrete skills for managing strong feelings, coping with grief, and setting limits with others. He works with people who feel stuck by caretaking roles or who live with someone else’s drinking or mood problems. The emphasis is on clear steps and steady support rather than abstract theory.
Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Joseph Guzzi works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and understanding patterns. One common approach used in this style involves structured skills practice to manage strong emotions and anxiety; it teaches specific breathing, grounding, and behavioral tools to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another strand focuses on trauma-informed care that helps people process past hurts and learn ways to respond differently to triggers, which can be useful for grief, abuse recovery, and patterns tied to codependency.Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. He will work together with clients to identify which methods fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques as progress is made. The therapist checks in regularly about what is or isn’t helping and suggests practical changes when needed.
Online sessions are presented as part of his counseling offering, but the biography does not list specific formats here. Confirm the session options available before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, attend from different locations, or use shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises and homework for online delivery so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and substance or alcohol issues.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based techniques and practical skills. Sessions emphasize clear communication, coping strategies, and between-session goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has practiced for 30 years and brings long-term clinical experience with mood disorders, loss, and trauma recovery.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Utah.
Can non-US clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes online counseling; confirm current session formats and options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.