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Bushra Alsafari

Collaborative care with practical strategies

LMSW Michigan

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Bushra

Bushra Alsafari is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She holds a Master of Social Work and carries the LMSW credential, which reflects her clinical training and practice in social work.

Background and approach

Her background includes supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, low confidence, trauma and grief, anger, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, career-related challenges, and other life transitions. Alsafari emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that encourages open sharing of thoughts and emotions.

She uses mindfulness practices and cognitive behavioral techniques as core components of her work, helping clients notice patterns in thinking and develop practical strategies for change. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas also appear in her sessions to help clients set attainable goals and find actionable steps forward.

Taking the initial step toward therapy is framed as meaningful, and Alsafari aims to create a welcoming space where clients can explore their concerns and work toward clearer coping and problem-solving skills.

Practical therapy approaches for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behavioral strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, listening-based stance where the therapist supports the client's own process for insight and growth rather than directing outcomes. Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness and acceptance skills to help manage stress, emotional reactivity, and urges related to addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to select or combine techniques that match their goals, preferences, and needs. Initial sessions typically explore what the client hopes to change and which methods feel most helpful, making adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins between longer sessions, and access therapy without travel, while allowing licensed professionals to adapt methods like CBT and mindfulness to remote work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
The style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on creating an open space for clients to share feelings while using mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has eight years of professional work experience supporting clients across a range of concerns and treatment approaches.
What credentials and location are listed?
She practices in Michigan and holds an LMSW with the credential details MI LMSW 6801095560.
What languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English