- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Strengths focused
About Joanne
Joanne (Jody) Girou is a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She works with adults and children on issues such as anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD, autism, trauma, relationship strain, and anger. Jody focuses on practical steps people can use to manage stress and strong emotions.
Jody uses a person-centered way of working that leans on clients' strengths. Sessions are relaxed and non-judgmental. She mixes interventions from different approaches rather than relying on a single method.
Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice painful feelings without being driven by them. Mindfulness skills and dialectical behavior therapy techniques appear in her work to help with emotion regulation and staying present.
People come to her for help with grief, coping with life changes, caregiver stress, intimacy concerns, and career stress as well as anger and communication problems. She also addresses issues related to adoption, attachment, body image, and family of origin concerns.
Jody has substantial experience in social work settings and has supported both children and adults over the years. Her practice emphasizes clear, usable tools and steady support as people try different strategies and notice what helps them in daily life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jody draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger. CBT breaks situations into smaller steps and gives specific skills to practice between sessions.She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking steps that matter even when strong emotions are present. That approach can help when anger feels like it gets in the way of relationships or goals.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jody will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and how they prefer to work, and then try approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins about what helps.
The original biography does not specify which online formats she offers, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit therapy into a workday break, or use shorter phone meetings when bandwidth is limited. Online work also makes it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and review what did or did not work between appointments.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with losing temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed alongside related concerns such as relationships and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is person-centered and relaxed. She combines techniques from several therapies and emphasizes clients' strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years working in the social work field, supporting both children and adults in a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan and practices in that state.
What languages are offered and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video is offered.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.