Mari Broman, LMSW

Mari Broman is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 36 years of practice in Michigan. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and career questions. She also supports those coping with grief, addiction, ADHD, and major life changes.

Mari keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. She listens first and helps clients set small, achievable steps. Many people come for help with self-esteem, communication problems, anger, or intimacy-related concerns. Sessions often include talking through patterns and trying new ways of responding.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices to address everyday problems. She also integrates motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when useful. That mix lets her balance practical tools with attention to underlying feelings and history.

Mari has worked across many topics over three decades, from caregiving stress and aging issues to blended family concerns and medical challenges such as cancer. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, dissociation, and disrupted mood patterns. Her breadth of experience makes her comfortable with both short-term goals and longer-term work.

People describe her style as compassionate and steady. She focuses on helping clients build coping skills, improve communication, and find clearer direction. If someone wants practical steps plus space to process emotions, Mari offers that combined approach.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with motivation or habits.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own experience and priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflective listening to help people clarify goals and feel understood.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It often helps with stress, anger, and emotional regulation.

Mari works with clients to choose what fits best. She discusses goals and preferences, then tailors techniques together. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or a quick check-in during a break. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short, frequent check-ins and homework support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working toward clear goals.