- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered focus
About Mari
Mari Broman is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with 36 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family difficulties, and issues such as social anxiety and ADHD.
Mari hears what is happening and helps clients put practical steps in place. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping strategies for mood and stress, and changes that affect daily life. She uses straightforward talking, reflection, and guided exercises rather than jargon-filled explanations.
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. That means attention to what matters to the client, looking at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and practicing present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas may also inform work on patterns and motivation.
Mari has worked across many stages of adult life, including midlife transitions and aging concerns. She supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, health-related issues like cancer, and major relationship shifts such as separation or divorce. She also helps clients with addiction challenges and mood conditions like bipolar disorder.
Practical problem solving is part of sessions: identifying small changes, improving communication, and building coping tools that fit daily routines. People who prefer clear steps and a conversational style often find this way of working useful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client, helping people feel understood and guiding conversations toward their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to test new ways of coping, which can help with anxiety, stress, and mood changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. This is done together, with adjustments over time if something does not feel useful.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering options when schedules are tight. These practical benefits can help people keep consistency with sessions and apply what they practice to everyday situations.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Mari supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would she approach social anxiety?
She uses practical steps from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered conversation and mindfulness exercises to help reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of professional experience working with adults across life stages and a range of emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific fees depend on your chosen plan.
What should I do to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.