Therapist profile
Joanne (Jody) Girou, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed LMSW - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801086188
- NPI1427709401
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Joanne
Joanne (Jody) Girou is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 24 years of experience in social work. She works with adults and has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship and family matters, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem and career changes.
She has worked with a wide range of needs across child and adult services, including autism and ADHD, parenting and relationship struggles, depression, and trauma. Her background includes long experience in social work settings where practical help and steady support were important parts of the work.
Jody describes her therapy style as relaxed, supportive, and non-judgmental. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building on them. She uses a person-centered stance and mixes different approaches to match what a client needs.
Her methods draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions can include practical skill-building, attention to thoughts and behaviors, and short-term goal work.
People often come to her for help managing anger that shows up in relationships or at work, or for help with stress and emotional overwhelm. Jody works in plain language and favors tools people can use between sessions.
To begin, readers should follow the site's process to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and the subscription model can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Jody uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift patterns of thought and behavior that feed anger and anxiety. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values, which can reduce reactivity in stressful moments.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT offers concrete strategies for calming intense feelings, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when anger shows up in relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to clarify goals, test techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative stance aims to match tools to the client’s day-to-day life and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Therapists guide clients in choosing approaches and rhythms that fit the demands of work, parenting, and daily routines.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger that appears alongside relationship stress, workplace frustration, parenting strain, and other life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are relaxed and non-judgmental, focusing on a person-centered approach that uses a variety of methods and builds on client strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working in the social work field with both children and adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available online formats before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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