- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Motivation driven
About Joshua
Joshua Swab is a licensed social worker in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with addiction. He also supports people dealing with trauma, low self-esteem, and codependency. Joshua writes plainly and aims to make therapy feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
He treats each person as the expert on their own life. Joshua uses short, practical conversations to identify strengths and make small, doable changes. He focuses on building motivation and confidence so people can handle hard moments more easily.
Joshua combines several approaches to match each person's needs. He draws from client-centered work to keep sessions collaborative. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness techniques to help with stress and emotion regulation.
Across eight years of clinical work he has supported people facing addiction, trauma, chronic illness, and patterns of isolation or control. He pays attention to how money, culture, and discrimination can affect mental health. Joshua aims to create straightforward plans that fit a person's life and goals.
People who choose him often want practical steps and steady support. He encourages small experiments between sessions and checks progress together. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
How therapy approaches are used online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities. Online sessions using this approach focus on what matters most to the individual and build on their existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance and can help with strong emotions and impulsivity.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what works.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people work on skills in everyday settings and carry over learning between sessions. Review the session options when you schedule to pick what fits your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joshua help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, plus related concerns such as codependency and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, focusing on small, practical changes and building motivation rather than lengthy lectures.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Joshua has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of concerns.
What credentials 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?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.