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Joshua Swab

Practical, strengths-based support for change

LMSW Michigan

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Joshua

Joshua Swab is a licensed social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who focuses on addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. He draws on eight years of practice to help people explore their challenges and build practical skills for moving forward.

Background and approach

Joshua approaches each person as the expert on their own life and emphasizes strengths while supporting steps toward change. His work blends collaborative, skills-based methods with a respectful, client-centered stance.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and techniques from dialectical behavior and narrative approaches to help clients reframe unhelpful patterns, manage emotions, and increase motivation. Joshua aims to create a space where clients can clarify goals, practice new strategies, and gain confidence in handling difficult situations.

Joshua frames progress as a gradual partnership that honors individual values and cultural context. He supports clients navigating issues such as relationship endings, codependency, chronic illness and pain, substance use, post-traumatic stress, financial strain, and feelings of isolation, tailoring methods to fit each person’s needs and preferences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it often includes practical exercises and homework to build coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their own goals and values to foster self-directed growth. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotional reactions and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine which methods best fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they can try or combine approaches and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from home while working with licensed professionals who tailor interventions to each client's situation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Joshua work with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, and depression, along with related issues such as codependency, chronic pain and illness, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing clients' strengths while teaching practical skills to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and using several evidence-informed methods.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan, with licence details MI LMSW 6801117629 noted for reference.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English