Profile / United States
Joshua Swab, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and addiction focus
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Joshua
Joshua Swab is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Joshua often works with common problems that follow those concerns, such as codependency, impulsivity, isolation, and life-purpose questions.
Joshua uses practical, structured methods in sessions. He focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then testing different ways of responding. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with clear steps to try between meetings.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that fuel distress. He also uses client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to each person. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices appear when emotion regulation or staying present is a central struggle.
Joshua has spent time helping people cope with addiction, grief from separation, and long-term health or pain issues. He pays attention to cultural and social factors that can increase stress, including experiences of prejudice and discrimination. Practical problem solving about money and work also comes up frequently.
Sessions aim to increase everyday coping skills rather than focus only on insight. Joshua encourages small experiments and tracks what changes help most. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and an initial session are used to set clear goals and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Joshua commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try small behavioral experiments that reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps and homework that can be reviewed in follow-up meetings. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his practice and emphasizes listening to what matters most to the person so goals reflect their priorities.He brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills into online work when managing strong emotions or building distress-tolerance strategies. DBT skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions, which makes them suited to a remote format where progress is tracked over weeks.
Choosing the right method is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to see which approach or combination fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule meetings around work or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like codependency and impulsivity.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses practical, structured approaches that identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and try new responses in everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
Joshua has eight years of professional experience as a clinician working with these concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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