Therese Muir

Therese Muir, LMSW, uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered methods to guide people through difficult moments. She brings three decades of social work experience and a practical focus to sessions. Her style is straightforward and respectful, with an emphasis on your strengths and goals.

Therese earned a Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University and holds a Michigan LMSW. She has worked across a range of settings over 30 years, helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, substance use, and grief. She also supports those facing bipolar symptoms, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.

In sessions she listens first and follows the pace that feels right for the person in front of her. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas and dialectical behavior strategies when they match a person's needs. Mindfulness exercises and solution-focused techniques are also part of her toolkit to help people build specific coping skills.

Therese emphasizes collaboration: she sees clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them apply practical steps between meetings. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelming symptoms and increase everyday functioning through clear, manageable tasks. She encourages small changes that add up over time.

People who reach out can expect a warm, steady presence and a focus on realistic goals. Her background includes long-term practice in Michigan social work and a commitment to supporting people as they move toward more satisfying, stable lives.

How Trauma-Informed and Skill-Based Work Translates Online

Therese uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impacts of traumatic events, helping people process distressing memories and reduce intrusive symptoms through structured, step-by-step work. Client-Centered Therapy is about following the client’s lead, listening closely, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. She works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or needs shift.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and let people practice skills in the places they live. Some formats are better for brief check-ins or when video is difficult, while others suit longer skills work or guided exercises. Discuss scheduling and format preferences when you set up your first session so arrangements match your daily routine and therapeutic goals.