About Therese
Therese Muir uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. She is a licensed master social worker with 30 years of experience and speaks English. Therese keeps sessions focused and straightforward so parents can get clear help without extra jargon.
Therese earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and holds the Michigan LMSW credential. Her long career includes work with depression, anger, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
How Therese works
She frames the work around what each person knows about their own life and strengths. In sessions she blends practical skills with compassionate listening. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that increase anxiety or low mood.
She also uses dialectical behavior ideas and mindfulness to help with emotional regulation and staying present during stressful moments. Therese uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and take small, manageable steps. That approach suits those who want concrete strategies as well as emotional support.
She encourages people to notice progress, even when change feels slow. People who choose her can expect a calm, direct style that centers their experience. The process begins by mapping concerns and priorities together, then selecting skills and strategies that fit each person’s life.
Sessions are offered from Michigan and conducted in English.
Therese lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Therese works with
The areas below are the ones Therese selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy
Therese often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers conversations on the person’s experience and strengths while the therapist listens and reflects. This helps people clarify priorities and feel heard before moving to skills work. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and teach techniques for changing behaviors that worsen anxiety or depression. CBT is useful for panic attacks, mood shifts, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) elements are used to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness in everyday situations.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Therese works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time so the work fits daily life.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging provide quick ways to stay connected between sessions and to practice skills in the moment. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a family schedule, workday, or other commitments.
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