Stephanie Morin, LMSW

Stephanie Morin is an LMSW practicing in Michigan with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. Stephanie has worked in hospitals, inpatient psychiatric units, and outpatient therapy, and brings that range into her sessions. She aims to create a respectful, welcoming space and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Stephanie focuses on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma or abuse. She also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, sex addiction, and issues affecting veterans and armed forces. Her background gives her practical experience with these kinds of difficulties.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral ideas with a strengths-based perspective. In sessions she helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, and build on the abilities they already have. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with tools people can use between meetings.

Stephanie values collaboration. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals and small steps toward them. She encourages people to apply new skills in everyday life and check back on what works.

She is comfortable working across medical and mental health settings and wants clients to feel supported when they take the first step toward change. To begin, readers can use the site to match and schedule a session according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Stephanie draws from Cognitive Behavioral methods and a strengths-based perspective. Cognitive Behavioral techniques help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then test and change them with simple exercises and experiments. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

A strengths-based approach focuses on what already works in a person’s life. Sessions look for existing skills and resources to build on, which helps with motivation and practical problem solving. This approach often suits people who want to make steady, achievable changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your situation, goals, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. Decisions are collaborative so you can adjust the plan if something does not fit.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know how meetings will take place. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a workday or between appointments. It can also allow shorter, focused meetings when a full-hour session is not needed.