- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- CBT and DBT skills
About Joshua
Joshua Swab is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, and often focuses on concerns common in young adulthood such as isolation, life purpose, and financial pressure.
He centers sessions on what each person brings to therapy. He treats clients as the expert on their own life and helps them use their strengths to handle immediate problems. Conversations are direct and practical, with attention to what feels most urgent for the client.
Joshua draws from several evidence-informed approaches. He uses Client-Centered methods to build a collaborative relationship, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation and impulsivity are concerns. Mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing are also part of his toolkit.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills and short-term strategies alongside deeper themes like shame, abandonment, or trauma when those come up. He helps people set small, realistic goals and practices they can use between meetings. Progress is tracked in straightforward ways and adjusted if something isn’t working.
Joshua works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. He does not accept international clients. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they fit their day-to-day life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Joshua uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can be practiced between sessions. DBT provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, often taught through worksheets and brief skills coaching during meetings.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Joshua will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on skills, thought work, motivation, or a mix of methods and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so they fit your schedule and needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone practice new skills in their everyday environment. If you want to proceed, check the current session options and then complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related issues like isolation, life purpose, money concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He combines practical skills work with conversations about deeper feelings and patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with individuals on these concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Can I meet with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan selected.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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