Josh Magold, Psy.D.
Josh Magold’s Approach to Therapy
Josh takes an integrative approach to therapy grounded in a humanistic foundation. At the center of his work is the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship creates the space for meaningful exploration and change. He strives to create an environment that feels warm, inviting, collaborative, and genuinely human, where clients can settle into the therapeutic space and feel comfortable being themselves.
About Josh Magold
Dr. Josh Magold earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Adler University and has gained clinical experience across community mental health, educational, private practice, and forensic settings. He enjoys working with individuals across a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, with a particular passion for working with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. Josh especially values connecting with adolescents who may initially feel hesitant about therapy and creating a space where they can become comfortable engaging at their own pace.
Josh’s clinical interests include trauma, anxiety and panic, and working with neurodivergent individuals. Across these areas, he approaches clients with warmth, curiosity, and a genuine interest in understanding their individual experiences. He believes that even difficult or complex concerns are best approached with curiosity and a willingness to explore what may be happening beneath the surface.
Outside of his clinical work, Josh is an avid Chicago Bears fan, has a longstanding fascination with severe weather and tornadoes, and loves spending time with his two pugs.
Josh believes that therapy is often most meaningful when it becomes less about simply “doing therapy” and more about collaboratively exploring and making sense of a client’s experiences. He seeks to understand each person’s unique experiences, strengths, challenges, and goals while remaining curious about how they understand themselves and the world around them. Through this process, Josh hopes to help clients deepen their understanding of themselves and discover meaningful paths toward growth and change.
While his work is primarily guided by humanistic principles, Josh integrates concepts and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and meditation when helpful to the individual. Above all, he works to create a relationship in which clients feel heard, understood, and increasingly comfortable exploring even the more difficult parts of their experiences.
