Josh Brunsting Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I provide support to diverse global EAP clients on behavioral, mental health, family, and wellness related issues. This is accomplished by assessing client concerns through an initial clinical intake; educating clients about resources, eligibility, and services; using problem-solving techniques to identify resources; and referring clients to appropriate resources—such as to a therapist or counselor. Services are provided to clients remotely and electronically.

Greater Chicago Area

I work as part of a multi-disciplinary psychotherapy team serving individuals (including children, adolescents, adults), couples and families from all different backgrounds and communities, but specialize in working with individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ population.

Elgin, Illinois

I work with clients diagnosed with HIV who have become, or at risk of becoming, disengaged from medical care by offering supportive services that will help them remain in, or return to, treatment. I also help clients reduce or remove barriers to treatment and help them maintain adherence to HIV care. Helping clients maintain needed benefits is also a focus of my position, such as applications to ADAP, and referrals to Medical Benefits Coordinator to assist with applications to private insurance or Medicaid.My secondary roll as Retention Specialist is providing support and education to non HIV individuals interested in PrEP. Services include education about the PrEP program, risk reduction, healthy sexual practices, and assistance with benefits applications and insurance benefits identification. I am also certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide HIV and STI testing & counseling.

Elgin, Illinois

I provide individual, group, and family therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families who want to manage and cope with a variety of mental health issues and stressors. Treatment is tailored to the goals of the individual, family, or couple to help them learn and practice skills needed to make and effect change. I have experience in CBT, Solution Focused, and mindfulness techniques.

Elgin, Illinois

As an Intern, I have the opportunity to practice learned skills from coursework in counseling/therapy. Over the course of my internship I have worked with children as young as seven, teenagers, young adults, and adults providing them with a safe and nurturing environment to work towards their mental health goals. Most clients I have worked with deal with issues of depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, psychotic symptoms, trauma, gender and sexuality issues, addictions, anger, and recent life changes/stressors. I have provided treatment in various modalities--group, individual, and family. Through these experiences I have had the ability to practice and sharpen my skills as a therapist in order to provide the best quality care needed.

Elgin, Illinois

My focus for this position is to assist elderly patients in Kane County currently residing in a nursing facility and who want to live independently. My position is funded by a grant titled "Money Follows Person." This grant provides these clients the funding they need to transition into private housing and access to mental health treatment. My main focus is to ensure all proper documentation is completed as a part of the grant funding. Another part of my position is acting as a Transitional Coordinator where I assist the client in that transition process by helping them find housing, assisting them in setting up proper resources they will need in order to live independently, and other assistance as needed. In this position I also act as a Case Manager in assisting clients in accessing needed resources.

Elgin, Illinois

I manage a caseload of approximately 500+ clients who are receiving pharmacotherapy. My main job function is to schedule and complete an annual comprehensive mental health assessment, as well as develop an individualized treatment plan that focuses on the individual's goals. I also provide case management support for clients needing access to other agency services, i.e., counseling/therapy, case management, group therapy, crisis support, and residential treatment. Another aspect of my job is to ensure proper and quality documentation is completed for all clients on my caseload, as well as attending all required meetings and staff training.

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology