Naomi Silverman , LMSW

Naomi Silverman is a Licensed Master Social Worker with the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she brings 35 years of professional experience to her practice in Michigan. She has extensive experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and challenges with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Naomi works with older adolescents, adults, and seniors, offering empathetic care shaped by decades of clinical work.

Naomi approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each individual’s unique needs. Her work includes helping clients navigate relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood challenges, career stress, and the emotional strain of caregiving and chronic illness. She also supports clients facing life transitions, sleep difficulties, and concerns around body image and self worth.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Naomi aims to be a steady source of support while clients explore practical coping strategies and personal growth. Her style blends evidence-informed methods with a client-centered focus so care feels collaborative and aligned with each person’s goals and values.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Naomi integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and learn practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often effective for anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth, which can help with self esteem, relationship issues, and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Naomi works together with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities, and allow people to access licensed professionals from different locations, including international clients.