Cop to Psychologist - Barricaded Shooter, OIS Charged by Driver, Church Pervert

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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