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Jimmie Woodward

Practical, respectful care for emotional challenges

LMSW Michigan

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jimmie

Jimmie Woodward is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who works with people seeking help for stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Background and approach

He draws on seven years of clinical experience to assess each person’s needs and craft practical, evidence-informed strategies aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional well-being. Jimmie emphasizes respect and dignity while collaborating with clients to identify meaningful goals and realistic steps toward change.

His style is client-centered and strength-based, which means he treats clients as partners and builds on their existing resources. He uses a mix of approaches tailored to the individual, selecting from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and humanistic methods as appropriate.

Sessions focus on rapport, skill-building, and interventions that match a person’s readiness to change. Jimmie has experience addressing a broad range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues, including substance-related and process addictions, personality-related difficulties, fatherhood and men’s issues, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and seasonal mood shifts.

He supports clients through assessment and collaborative treatment planning designed to align with their values and life circumstances.

Approaches that guide online care



Jimmie frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behavior and mood, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. He starts with assessment and then adapts techniques as the therapeutic relationship develops, combining elements of different therapies when that best serves the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without rearranging major parts of daily life, while still focusing on skill-building, coping strategies, and practical steps toward recovery.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Jimmie works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also focuses on issues such as personality disorders, process addictions, fatherhood concerns, and seasonal affective disorder.
What therapeutic style and methods are used in sessions?
He practices a client-centered, strength-based style and uses evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has seven years of experience working in clinical social work, providing assessment and treatment for a variety of mental health concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LMSW credential with Michigan license number MI LMSW 6801109218 and practices in Michigan.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisParanoiaPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English