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Joanne (Jody) Girou, LMSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Joanne

Joanne (Jody) Girou is a licensed LMSW practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience in social work. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges including ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and career or life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses issues such as intimacy and self-esteem, anger and coping skills, and compassion fatigue. Jody’s manner is described as supportive, nonjudgmental, and relaxed, and she emphasizes a person-centered approach that builds on each client’s strengths.

She draws on a variety of therapeutic methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques - to tailor interventions to individual needs. Sessions are intended to help clients identify practical strategies and cultivate resilience while honoring their own goals and pace.

Accessible by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, her practice aims to make getting help more manageable. Prospective clients in Michigan who are ready to explore change can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by practicing acceptance and mindful action toward meaningful goals; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can help people who are managing intense feelings or relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jody partners with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques from different models as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps shape practical steps and measurable goals while honoring individual pace.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapeutic support from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals to address everyday challenges.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jody commonly address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, and career or life transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is supportive, relaxed, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing a person-centered process that uses clients' strengths to guide healing and practical progress.
How much experience does she have?
Jody has 24 years of experience working in the social work field with both children and adults across a range of support needs.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed LMSW in Michigan with credential MI LMSW 6801086188 and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Jody offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for her services?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Joanne can help with

Joanne (Jody) Girou works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and ADHD.

Joanne works with children and adults.

Joanne works with clients with support needs in the areas of ADHD and Autism.

How Joanne approaches therapy

Joanne's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Joanne is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 24 years of clinical experience.