- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Jimmie
Jimmie Woodward is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, licensed in Michigan with seven years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses issues such as fatherhood struggles, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Jimmie uses assessment to understand each person’s situation and needs. He views clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps they can try between sessions. Sessions aim to build rapport and look at how a person’s environment affects their behavior and feelings.
His counseling style is client-centered and strength-based. He draws on evidence-based methods chosen to match the client’s goals. Examples of approaches he uses include cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques as well as motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices.
In practical terms he helps people break down patterns that feed anger, manage impulses, and work through substance-related problems. He supports those coping with mood swings, persistent worry, or the effects of trauma and emotional abuse. Work may include skills practice, behavior experiments, and guided reflection.
Jimmie aims to treat people with dignity and respect while helping them set realistic, actionable goals. Treatment plans are developed together and adjusted as progress and needs change.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. In practice this means the therapist follows the person’s lead, clarifies goals, and helps shape a plan that fits their situation.Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools such as behavioral experiments and thought records to reduce angry reactions and manage mood symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity and relationship strain.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods best match their goals, readiness, and daily life. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often adapt homework and skills practice to fit clients' routines so learning carries over into everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who struggle with anger that affects relationships, work, or daily life, including impulsive reactions and buildup of resentment.
Which therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses client-centered work alongside cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address behavior and coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, personality issues, and addictions.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he based?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.