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Joshua Dekker

Joshua Dekker

LMSW

Michigan

Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801111340
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Warm and direct
    • Skills focused
    • Collaborative approach

    About Joshua

    Joshua Dekker is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan. He brings seven years of experience helping adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about what comes next. Joshua meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps rather than judgment.

    He commonly helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship strain. He also works with people managing addiction, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, mood concerns, and career-related stress. Many clients come for help with life changes, grief, or feeling empty and isolated.

    Joshua describes his style as warm, direct, and practical. Sessions tend to focus on understanding patterns, building manageable skills, and setting goals that fit daily life. He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and try different actions.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people want to make changes but feel unsure or stuck. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered ideas to tailor work to each person’s needs. The emphasis is on collaboration rather than a rigid program.

    In therapy Joshua aims to make progress feel achievable. He helps clients develop tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and making clearer choices. New clients can begin from where they are, even if they don’t have the right words yet.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

    Joshua commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and to find personal reasons to move forward. This approach focuses on gentle conversation, exploring ambivalence, and building motivation for practical steps.

    He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions. Client-Centered Therapy is another influence, emphasizing listening, understanding, and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joshua treats this as a collaborative process where therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That might mean trying different strategies for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. The therapist will discuss practical details and help choose an approach that works with your routine and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Co-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Joshua address in sessions?

    He works with adults on issues like anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, substance use, parenting challenges, ADHD, and mood disorders including bipolar and seasonal affective disorder.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    His style is warm, straightforward, and practical, focusing on understanding patterns, building skills, and setting achievable goals that fit daily life.

    What is his background and experience?

    He has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

    What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are offered for appointments.

    How are fees 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 Joshua?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a 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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