Jul 12, 2023
Really fun interview with cop turned psychologist, Josh Vander
Zwaag! Josh is now dedicated to helping first responders through
his new career!
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Contact Josh - Cop2Therapist@gmail.com
Josh Vander Zwaag, LMSW, served as a police officer with the
Ames Iowa police department from 2009 - 2021. During those years he
primarily worked the patrol shift from 3 PM - 11 PM. During his
career Josh received a Life Saving award (2018), Iowa Governor’s
Traffic Safety Award (2017), and a Meritorious Service Award
(2016).
A year and a half into his career, Josh was involved in an OIS
and throughout his career was involved in many other incidents that
not only challenged him as an individual and shaped his life, but
also changed his perspective on mental health. After realizing a
need for additional mental health providers and witnessing failures
and inconsistencies within the mental health system, Josh decided
he wanted to do something that would help make a difference in his
community. Despite working a high demanding job, having a family,
and being involved in his children’s extra-curricular activities,
he enrolled in graduate school. Josh received his Masters
Degree in Clinical Social Work in 2021 and now works for Walnut
Creek Psychiatry in Ames, IA
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