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Joseph Myrick

Joseph Myrick, LICSW

LICSW - Anxiety and Addictions

Washington

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Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Washington / LW60796339
NPI
1588062475
Experience
19 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • CBT and MI

About Joseph

Joseph Myrick is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 19 years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Joseph also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, ADHD, and phobias.

He starts sessions by listening and learning what matters most to the person in front of him. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps identify practical steps forward. Sessions focus on clear, achievable goals rather than abstract theory.

Joseph uses approaches that emphasize practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change patterns of thinking that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change and needs a clearer reason to move forward. Solution-Focused Therapy points to small, useful shifts that can make daily life easier.

His background includes nearly two decades of clinical work across a range of behavioral health concerns. That experience shapes a direct, problem-solving style that aims for measurable progress in everyday life. He will work with you to set manageable goals and track how well strategies are working.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Washington. Joseph asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.

How Joseph Uses Brief, Practical Approaches Online

Joseph blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change patterns that keep problems active and to build motivation for change. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or depression and testing new ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels uncertain about change by sharpening personal reasons and strengthening commitment.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to highlight small shifts that lead to quick, usable gains. That approach looks for exceptions to problems and builds on what already works. Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative - the therapist and client review goals and try strategies that fit the person's needs and preferences.

Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and how to match sessions to daily life during the initial scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and anger issues, plus grief, trauma, ADHD, mood and phobia-related concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

Joseph uses a direct, problem-solving approach that focuses on practical steps and measurable progress.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 19 years of professional experience working with a range of behavioral health concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a LICSW licensed in Washington and conducts practice from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Joseph MyrickLICSW

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