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Therese Muir

Therese Muir

LMSW

Michigan

Collaborative therapist focused on motivation and skills

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801103942
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational support
    • Practical skills
    • Strengths focused

    About Therese

    Therese Muir is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with three decades of experience. She focuses on helping people who are weighed down by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and bipolar concerns. She aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

    Her approach begins with a respectful, client-centered stance where the person’s own strengths guide the work. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people sort through ambivalence and find motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when practical skills are helpful for managing emotions and behavior.

    Therese draws on many years of practice across different settings in Michigan. She listens for what matters most to each person and tailors sessions to those goals. She explains options plainly and helps people decide which steps feel doable.

    Sessions often focus on short-term goals like reducing panic attacks, managing overwhelming feelings, changing unhelpful thinking, or building coping skills after traumatic events. For people struggling with substance use or recurring low mood, she supports clearer planning and steady progress.

    Therese encourages a collaborative process where the client’s voice leads. She helps people try out new approaches, notice what works, and adjust plans as needed. Taking the first step is described as an act of courage, and she offers steady support along the way.

  2. How motivational and skill-based approaches work online

    Therapeutic work with this clinician draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. Motivational Interviewing focuses on listening, asking the right questions, and helping someone find their own reasons to move forward. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective, offering empathy and support so clients can shape the agenda themselves. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This is described as a team effort where the client’s priorities guide decisions.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use tools and worksheets during the session and practice skills between meetings. Ask about current session options to choose what will work best for day-to-day life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefBipolar disorder

    Additional focus areas

    Panic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    30+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, bipolar concerns, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress.

    How would therapy sessions typically feel?

    The style is client-centered and collaborative, using Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and CBT or DBT tools for skills and behavior change.

    What kind of clinical background does the therapist have?

    She has about 30 years of professional experience and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University.

    What are the therapist's credentials and location?

    She holds an LMSW credential and is based in Michigan.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

    How are sessions priced?

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

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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