Joanne (Jody) Girou - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

25 years experience

About Joanne (Jody) Girou

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!

Licenses

LMSW

6801086188

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

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
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
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

Languages

English

8 Reviews

“She is a very real and authentic listener”

“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.”

“Jody connects with you where you are. She’s insightful and caring.”

“Jody is a great listener and really understands relationships. Very helpful.”

“She’s been great to have! I feel like we are going to learn some great communication techniques and better ourselves”

“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.”

“My significant other and I just finished our second session with Jody. I appreciate the welcoming environment she provides so we have a neutral space to share and grow as a couple.”

“I like her bedside manner. It fits with my personality.”

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