I am a licensed MSW in the state of Michigan and have worked in the social work field for over 20 years working with children and adults. I have worked with clients with a wide range of support needed in the areas of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression, Relationship Issues and Trauma.
My therapy style is supportive, non-judgmental and relaxed. Seeking counseling is not always an easy thing to do, so I want my clients to feel at ease during our sessions. My approach includes many different styles of intervention, but most importantly it is person centered and I focus on using client's strength to help their healing.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801086188
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joanne (Jody) Girou. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I clicked with her immediately, which made it easy to open up and engage in the process. She approaches issues with a wide range of insight and offers perspectives I often wouldn’t have considered on my own. I genuinely look forward to our sessions, and I always leave feeling a little better than when I arrived. I’m grateful for her thoughtful, compassionate approach and highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 30, 2026 after therapy with Joanne (Jody) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Jody connects with you where you are. She’s insightful and caring.
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Joanne (Jody) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Jody is a great listener and really understands relationships. Very helpful.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Joanne (Jody) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jody was able to kindly help me through a difficult time in my life. She gave me the tools needed to navigate family issues and my ADHD and was always so open and sweet along the way. Her relaxed nature makes it easy to talk through issues.
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Joanne (Jody) for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I like her bedside manner. It fits with my personality.
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Joanne (Jody) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd