Rima Soueidan, LMSW

Rima Soueidan is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and ADHD. She speaks English and Arabic and brings 23 years of experience to her therapeutic work.

She uses a conversational, person-centered style. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual. Rima listens for patterns, offers clear tools, and works alongside clients to set practical goals for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolbox, so clients can expect work on thoughts, behaviors, and small experiments to test new ways of coping. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people feel heard and build calm, focused awareness.

Her background includes a long career supporting people through addiction, trauma recovery, codependency, and complicated relationship issues. That experience informs how she frames problems and suggests steps forward rather than relying on one fixed method.

Rima aims to make therapy useful and understandable. Early sessions typically identify priorities and try a few techniques to see what fits. Over time she helps people build habits that reduce symptoms, improve relationships, and increase self-compassion.

Practical therapy methods for online care

Rima often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people learn how thoughts and actions influence mood, and to practice small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or depression. She also draws on client-centered therapy to create a listening space where the person guides the focus and the therapist follows their concerns. These approaches are useful for issues like stress, grief, addiction, relationship worries, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to try methods, see what feels helpful, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. The aim is to tailor tools and pacing so they actually fit day-to-day life rather than forcing one technique on everyone.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different needs. Video lets you keep face-to-face contact for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, homework support, or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work from different locations.