Bushra Alsafari, LMSW

Bushra Alsafari is a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work and uses a straightforward, compassionate style in sessions. She aims to make the first step easier for people who feel overwhelmed by stress or struggle with mood and behavior changes.

She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and low confidence. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship strain, career questions, bipolar mood challenges, and life transitions. Sessions begin with an honest conversation about what matters most to the person.

Bushra leans on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. She pairs that with mindfulness practices to develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Conversations are client-centered, so the topics and pace follow the person’s goals.

Motivational interviewing is used when people need help finding motivation to change habits like substance use. Solution-focused ideas are used to set small, achievable steps and notice progress along the way. Together these tools create practical strategies rather than long lectures.

Her approach is calm, direct, and practical. She encourages people to speak openly about fears and setbacks. The focus is on small, sustainable changes that fit everyday life.

How her approaches work online

Bushra commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts that lead to distress and practice different, more helpful responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior patterns that keep problems going.

She also uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person sets the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard while they sort through feelings and choices.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. She will talk about what feels most relevant to your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust based on what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to what you want to work on.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, while phone sessions can fit a break during the day. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or when you prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.