Joseph Guzzi, LICSW, LCSW
Trauma and addiction specialist with 30 years experience
- Trauma and abuse recovery
- Substance use 12-step specialist
- Individual couples family therapy
About Joseph Guzzi
Joseph Guzzi is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 30 years of practice, offering seasoned support to adults and teens. He holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, indicating advanced clinical social work licensure, and earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work from the University of South Florida. Joseph works across individual, couples, family, and group therapy settings, bringing decades of experience to a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression.
He is recognized for his work in dependency and substance and alcohol use, and he serves as a 12-step recovery specialist with deep experience in trauma and abuse recovery. Joseph also addresses complex family of origin issues, mood disorders, and loss, and provides guidance for attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and relationship problems, and other related challenges. He integrates practical tools, educational interventions, and between-session goals to support steady progress.
Clients can expect a caring, empathic, and ethical practitioner who emphasizes dependability and consistency. Joseph combines professional expertise and life experience to help people navigate toward greater balance and well-being, offering tailored approaches to meet each person’s needs.
He is recognized for his work in dependency and substance and alcohol use, and he serves as a 12-step recovery specialist with deep experience in trauma and abuse recovery. Joseph also addresses complex family of origin issues, mood disorders, and loss, and provides guidance for attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and relationship problems, and other related challenges. He integrates practical tools, educational interventions, and between-session goals to support steady progress.
Clients can expect a caring, empathic, and ethical practitioner who emphasizes dependability and consistency. Joseph combines professional expertise and life experience to help people navigate toward greater balance and well-being, offering tailored approaches to meet each person’s needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joseph Guzzi have?
He has 30 years of experience.
Is Joseph Guzzi a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. His license details are WA LICSW LW61265406 and UT LCSW 14189967-3501.
In which languages does Joseph Guzzi provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Joseph Guzzi located?
He is located in Utah.
How can I work with Joseph Guzzi as my therapist?
You can work with Joseph Guzzi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joseph Guzzi work with international clients?
Yes, Joseph Guzzi works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joseph Guzzi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Joseph uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. For trauma and abuse recovery he applies structured, proven methods to help process past hurts and reduce lingering symptoms, aiming to restore functioning and emotional balance. For substance and alcohol concerns he draws on 12-step recovery approaches and related strategies that support sobriety, relapse prevention, and rebuilding healthy routines. He also provides family and couples therapy to address communication patterns, family of origin wounds, and relationship dynamics that affect day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joseph collaborates with clients to identify which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting strategies over time to ensure the best possible match between treatment and need.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes his services more accessible and adaptable to busy schedules or geographic limits. These options allow for consistent sessions, easier scheduling, and ongoing support between meetings, while preserving the core therapeutic work that licensed professionals use to promote progress.