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Joshua Swab

Joshua Swab

LMSW

Michigan

Motivation-focused, strengths-based therapist

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801117629
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Strengths focused
    • Motivation centered
    • Practical skills

    About Joshua

    Joshua Swab, LMSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He emphasizes each person's strengths and supports practical steps toward change. Joshua frames therapy as a collaborative process where courage and small actions matter.

    Joshua has eight years of practice based in Michigan. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the individual, and uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques when they fit the goals.

    Sessions focus on clear, doable skills and decisions rather than long lectures. Joshua helps identify patterns that keep people stuck and works with them to try different strategies. He pays attention to life context, including stress from discrimination, financial strain, chronic health issues, or relationship shifts.

    The therapy room is described simply: a place to talk through what matters, name small goals, and practice new ways of coping. Joshua aims to help people build confidence and routines that make day-to-day life easier. He supports people in finding motivation and in taking manageable steps toward recovery.

    People who are interested can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and a focus on the client’s priorities. Joshua encourages honest feedback so that the approach can shift when needed. He frames progress as gradual and collaborative rather than instant.

  2. How his approaches shape online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel mixed about change. It uses open questions and reflection to strengthen a person’s own reasons for taking steps forward. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective and priorities, creating space to talk and be heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to improve mood and functioning.

    Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Joshua will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest approaches that fit. That plan can shift over time based on what helps most, so decision-making stays collaborative. Confirm the available session formats before booking, because the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fit a break at work, or let people join from different locations when that helps. Licensed professionals, including therapists, aim to match approach and format to each person’s needs so therapy fits into everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    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

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can Joshua help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on related issues like codependency, impulsivity, and chronic illness challenges.

    What is his therapeutic style?

    His style is collaborative and strengths-based. He uses motivational conversation and practical skill-building to help people move toward their goals.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    Joshua has eight years of professional experience. That background includes supporting people through motivation and coping challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds an MI LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker credential in Michigan. His practice is based in Michigan.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the booking flow to see which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you to the matching and booking steps.

  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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