- Practical coping tools
- Straightforward support
- Focus on values
About Joshua
Joshua Dekker is a licensed social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, substance use, and other life challenges. He offers a straightforward, practical style and aims to meet people where they are without judgment.
He has seven years of clinical experience supporting people through grief, major life transitions, parenting strain, career stress, and mood difficulties. He often helps men who have spent years putting others first and who now want support naming what they need. Joshua uses a mix of skills-based strategies and conversational work to identify what could make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, and mindfulness techniques. In sessions he focuses on understanding patterns, building coping tools, and setting practical goals that fit a person’s life. He avoids pushing a single model and instead adapts methods to each person’s needs.
Joshua talks plainly about difficult topics and creates space for messy or uncomfortable feelings. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new ways of responding, and try small behavior changes to test what works. The aim is clearer thinking and better coping rather than quick fixes.
To begin, a prospective client can use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a cancelable subscription model; confirm session formats before booking.
How Joshua Uses Practical Therapies Online
Joshua commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that make problems worse and practicing small changes to test new ways of acting. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Both approaches can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping during life changes.He also integrates client-centered and mindfulness strategies to keep sessions collaborative and grounded. That means he listens first, reflects what he hears, and works with each person to choose techniques that feel useful. Deciding which approaches to use is a shared process based on your goals, needs, and preferences rather than a fixed plan.
If you are considering online work, 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 day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during breaks at work. Some formats may also be simpler when video is difficult or when a shorter, phone-style check-in fits a schedule. The therapist will help find an approach and a practical session rhythm that suits your life.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joshua commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, substance use, ADHD, mood disorders, and life transitions.
What is his style in sessions?
Joshua offers warm, straightforward, and practical sessions that focus on understanding your experience and testing tools that can help in daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including grief, parenting issues, and career stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapists availability.