Therese Muir , LMSW

Therese Muir is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with over 30 years of professional experience. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Michigan State University and has spent her career supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and substance use. Her work also addresses panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, grief, self-esteem concerns, and addictions.

She has received training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) and in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), and integrates these skills into care when appropriate. Therese centers her work on the person in front of her, viewing each individual as the expert of their own story and drawing on their strengths to navigate challenges. She recognizes that reaching out for change takes courage and offers steady support to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Personalized Care

Therese frequently draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building on a person’s strengths so clients feel understood and respected as they explore goals and challenges. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and panic-related symptoms. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress, and can be especially helpful for emotional regulation and coping with crises.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Therese works with clients and licensed professionals to tailor methods to individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting course as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure care matches what the client finds most useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access support from different locations, and continue momentum between visits. For many clients, the variety of communication methods improves consistency and makes receiving care more manageable.