Bridget Kujansuu, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Bridget

Bridget Kujansuu is a licensed social worker who focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She brings 20 years of practical experience and uses a warm, non-judgmental style. Sessions are interactive and aim to help people build confidence and find workable steps forward.

Her approach centers on respect and sensitivity. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for existing strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Bridget talks through challenges with clients and supports them as they try new ways of responding to problems. She commonly uses straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Solution-focused methods are used to set small, practical goals and track progress.

Client-centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the client. Bridget also addresses issues related to caregiving stress, communication breakdowns, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She helps with workplace stress, money worries, and social anxiety by combining skill-building with practical problem solving.

Sessions are offered in English and Bridget works with people in Michigan as well as international clients. Her style is supportive and empowering, aimed at helping parents and individuals take steady steps toward clearer thinking and calmer responses.

Approaches and online options for practical change

Client-centered therapy is built around listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist creates a respectful space and helps people identify their own goals and solutions, which can be especially useful when parenting or life changes feel overwhelming.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or manage anger.

Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on what’s working now and on small concrete steps toward change. It’s goal-oriented and works well when clients want practical strategies they can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past, then adapt methods to fit each person. That collaboration helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. These formats offer flexibility for busy parents or people in different time zones. They make it easier to keep therapy consistent, try new skills between sessions, and get support without long travel times.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Bridget help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting worries, self-esteem problems, depression, grief, anger, and ADHD. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace or money-related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive. She listens respectfully and helps clients build on their existing strengths.

What training and experience does she have?

She is a licensed master social worker with 20 years of professional experience. That combination guides her practical, client-focused approach.

Where is she based and what are the license details?

She practices in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW 6801086053.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.

What formats are available for meeting with her?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide different ways to connect based on preference.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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