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Joseph Myrick

Joseph Myrick

LICSW

Washington

Motivational, practical, strengths-based care

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Washington / LW60796339
Experience
19 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington

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    • Strengths focused
    • Goal oriented
    • Practical tools

    About Joseph

    Joseph Myrick is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience helping people when life feels overwhelming. He supports adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, ADHD, and other mood or personality concerns. He keeps language direct and practical to make starting therapy less intimidating.

    He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. He uses straightforward tools to help people change habits, manage strong emotions, and repair strained relationships.

    Joseph draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify what’s already working and expand it.

    Over his 19 years of practice he has worked with people dealing with substance and process addictions, control and impulsivity issues, codependency, first responder and veteran-related stress, and the effects of guilt and shame. He aims to make sessions practical, paced to the client’s needs, and focused on real-life change.

    Joseph is licensed in Washington as an LICSW. Sessions are conducted in English. If a person wants to start, use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  2. How Joseph uses practical approaches in online therapy

    Joseph commonly draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and build internal motivation. This approach uses open questions and reflective listening to move a person from uncertainty toward action, which is useful for addictions, ambivalence, and big life changes.

    He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches simple skills to manage anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to spot what already works and set small, achievable goals to build forward momentum.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and adjust over time based on what helps most. The emphasis is on practical steps and measurable progress rather than long-term labels.

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like motivational interviewing and CBT to work in virtual settings, and the therapist will help arrange the logistics that best fit a person’s schedule and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

    Also works with

    Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    19+ years

    Listed in

    Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Joseph help with?

    He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related mood or personality issues.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He uses a direct, practical style that focuses on clear goals and small steps. Sessions emphasize strengths and actionable changes rather than jargon.

    What is his professional background?

    He brings 19 years of professional experience working with people facing addiction, mood disorders, and life stressors.

    What credentials and region apply?

    He holds a Washington LICSW and practices in Washington state.

    Which languages are supported and can he see people abroad?

    Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    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?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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