- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
- Values driven
About Joshua
Joshua Swab is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Joshua emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based relationship that helps clients take steps toward change.
He centers sessions on what each person brings to the room, treating them as the expert on their own story. Joshua listens carefully, helps clarify goals, and offers practical skills for daily life. He uses straightforward talk and collaborative problem solving rather than jargon or lectures.
Joshua draws from several approaches to shape treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills assist with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing support motivation and personal values.
He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help reduce reactivity and improve focus. Sessions may address related concerns such as chronic pain, codependency, control issues, divorce or separation, substance use, guilt, isolation, life purpose, money stress, multicultural concerns, and seasonal mood changes.
People who want clear steps and practical tools often find this approach useful. Joshua aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space where small changes add up over time.
He centers sessions on what each person brings to the room, treating them as the expert on their own story. Joshua listens carefully, helps clarify goals, and offers practical skills for daily life. He uses straightforward talk and collaborative problem solving rather than jargon or lectures.
Joshua draws from several approaches to shape treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills assist with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing support motivation and personal values.
He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help reduce reactivity and improve focus. Sessions may address related concerns such as chronic pain, codependency, control issues, divorce or separation, substance use, guilt, isolation, life purpose, money stress, multicultural concerns, and seasonal mood changes.
People who want clear steps and practical tools often find this approach useful. Joshua aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space where small changes add up over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How these approaches shape online sessions
Joshua commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and understood, which helps when someone is sorting out goals or values. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple strategies to change habits that keep problems going. DBT offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving coping in the moment.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Joshua works together with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts tools and pacing based on how things feel in session and on real-life progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, keeping appointments during work breaks, or avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into discussion without reshaping daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joshua commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges, plus related issues like chronic illness, codependency, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and direct. He treats clients as the expert on their lives and focuses on clear goals and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Joshua has eight years of professional experience providing clinical support in Michigan.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.