Joshua Dekker

Joshua Dekker is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan. He has seven years of experience supporting adults facing anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship strain, and life transitions. Josh aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can start where they are.

He often works with clients who feel overwhelmed by stress, stuck after a major change, or unsure how to rebuild confidence. He also helps people dealing with parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and career stress. Divorce and separation is listed among his areas of focus for those navigating endings and change.

Josh uses plain language in sessions and avoids judgment. He listens first and helps identify small, useful steps that fit daily life. Sessions often involve learning simple skills for emotion management and testing what works between meetings.

His approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered listening. He adapts techniques to each person instead of forcing one method on everyone.

Josh pays attention to how patterns in thinking and behavior affect mood and relationships. He helps people notice those patterns, try different responses, and build new habits that feel sustainable. The work is practical, focused, and tailored to the person.

Reaching out can feel hard, and Josh treats that step as important. He invites people to begin wherever they are and to move at a pace that feels manageable.

How his approaches translate to online work

Joshua commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors that change mood and relationships. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to live with uncomfortable feelings while still moving toward what matters.

He also uses client-centered listening to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental space. Together, therapist and client look for approaches that fit the person’s goals and daily life. Figuring out which methods to emphasize is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss what style and pacing work best given your goals and routines, helping you shape sessions that fit into everyday life.