Josh Vander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
515 Grand Ave., Suite 104, Ames, IA 50010
Let's Connect (515) 316-5760
As a mental health therapist and former police officer with over 15 years of combined experience, I understand how stress, trauma, and pressure affect people in the real world. I take a practical, no-nonsense approach—focused on identifying what’s holding you back and helping you move forward with clarity and purpose.
I work with individuals, couples, families, college students, first responders, and military personnel. I help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, and life transitions with honest conversations and clear, goal-oriented strategies.
I take a direct approach grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, Gestalt, and EMDR. Sessions are tailored to your unique goals and challenges, with a focus on real progress through honest conversations, practical tools, and strategies to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.
I am trained in EMDR to help clients process trauma and emotional distress effectively and compassionately. I also hold crisis intervention training from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. As a STAR Behavioral Health provider, I understand military culture and the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, & their families.
Call or Email Josh Vander Zwaag now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 316-5760
Let's Connect (515) 316-5760
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
Josh Vander Zwaag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 316-5760
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 108653 Josh Vander Zwaag
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended Walden University , Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2021
- Certificate from Academy Hour Certified First Responder Associate / 2021
- Certificate from International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. Individual & Group Crisis Intervention
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Josh Vander Zwaag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (515) 316-5760
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
Josh Vander Zwaag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (515) 316-5760
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Josh Vander Zwaag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (515) 316-5760
Location
Primary Location
Forward Path Counseling
515 Grand Ave.
Suite 104
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 316-5760Email me
Josh Vander Zwaag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 316-5760