Therese Muir , LMSW

Therese Muir is a Michigan-licensed social worker with more than 30 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and substance use. She earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, reflecting graduate-level training in social work practice and ethics.

Throughout her career she has developed specialized training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) and the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), providing focused options for trauma-related concerns and safety planning. Her practice also addresses issues such as panic and post-traumatic stress, as well as addictions, grief, and bipolar mood concerns.

Therese centers her work on a strengths-based, client-centered approach, operating from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. She partners with clients to identify goals, build practical coping skills, and take steps toward greater well-being. Seeking support takes courage, and she aims to provide steady, compassionate guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Therese Muir

Therese uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's perspective and strengths guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and collaboration to help improve self-esteem, decision making, and emotional clarity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often useful for addressing anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and mood challenges by teaching problem-solving and coping skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers structured skills training for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful when intense emotions, anger, or difficulty managing impulses interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Therese works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and pace to fit each person's circumstances.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the individual.