- Person-centered care
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Jimmie
Jimmie Woodward is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, fatherhood concerns, loneliness, and problems related to impulse control.
Jimmie uses a person-centered approach that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions start with an assessment to understand practical needs and goals. From there he and the client build a plan based on what the client wants to change and how ready they feel to change.
He draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used in an eclectic way, chosen to match the person and their situation rather than imposed as a single fixed method. Work can include skill building, exploring patterns that keep someone stuck, and practical steps to reduce distress.
Jimmie has experience with persistent and serious mental health needs, including personality disorders and recovery from trauma. He aims to treat each person with dignity and respect while focusing on concrete goals and measurable progress. Practical problem solving and emotion regulation skills are common parts of the work.
Sessions are conducted in English from Michigan. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the site process to begin.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jimmie commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior approaches in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal interactions, which can help with impulsivity and intense emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That includes checking in early and adjusting strategies if something isn’t helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches work well in remote sessions because they focus on skill practice, thought records, and concrete behavioral experiments that fit into day-to-day routines. If you have questions about session length or setup, confirm those details when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also focuses on guilt and shame among other issues.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses a person-centered approach and evidence-informed methods to explore how guilt or shame affect daily life and to build practical coping strategies.
What is his background and experience?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health needs, including persistent conditions and recovery from trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan and conducts work from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list explicit session formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and 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 a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.