- Family of origin issues
- Parenting stress
- CBT and ACT methods
About Joanne
Joanne (Jody) Girou is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, ADHD, trauma and related issues. Jody also supports people facing grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and life transitions.
She uses straightforward, person-centered conversations that focus on each person's strengths. Sessions are relaxed and nonjudgmental, with practical strategies a person can try between meetings. She draws on a mix of approaches to match what a client needs rather than relying on a single method.
In practice Jody combines techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness work, and solution-focused methods. That blend helps with managing difficult feelings, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and building small, steady changes in daily life. She also addresses attachment-related concerns and issues connected to adoption, foster care, and family of origin patterns.
Her background includes long experience with both children and adults in social work roles, though sessions are offered for adults. Jody explains approaches in plain language and often teaches simple skills for coping and communication. She aims to help clients notice how family patterns influence current choices and relationships without placing blame.
People considering work on parenting stress, relationship patterns, ADHD-related challenges, or grief can expect concrete tools and conversational support. Prospective clients are invited to review session options and decide on a first appointment through the site's matching and scheduling steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. It focuses on increasing psychological flexibility so someone can act toward goals despite uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and introduces practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. These methods can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress around relationships and parenting.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will review a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist work together to adjust techniques based on what helps in real life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. They can also let someone use video or phone depending on what feels most manageable. Practical considerations like quieter surroundings or bandwidth needs are discussed when arranging appointments.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, ADHD, trauma and related areas such as grief and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and person-centered. She focuses on strengths and practical strategies in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience in social work, working with both children and adults in various roles.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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