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Online therapist

Miriam Werquin

Compassionate, practical support for everyday parenting

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Miriam

Miriam Werquin is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people wrestling with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She welcomes parents and caregivers looking for practical ways to manage everyday pressure and build steadier routines. Miriam writes and listens in plain language, helping people take small steps that add up to real change.

Her approach centers on making therapy a calm, nonjudgmental space. Miriam encourages honest talk about feelings and choices and helps clients notice what matters most to them.

Background and approach

She blends proven methods with plain conversation so goals are clear and doable. With five years of master’s level professional experience, Miriam uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness practices to build tolerance for difficult emotions.

These methods are offered in straightforward, hands-on ways rather than jargon. Miriam has worked with people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and life transitions. She pays attention to how stress shows up in daily life and focuses on habits a person can change right away.

The work often includes practical exercises and short-term plans to try between sessions. Clients can expect a collaborative tone. Miriam helps set realistic steps and checks in on progress.

The goal is steady, manageable improvement rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It teaches skills for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful habits. This approach is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by practicing new reactions to old situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Miriam will discuss options and tailor methods to fit a person’s goals and daily life. Decisions about which methods to use come from a collaborative conversation about needs, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past.

Online therapy makes these approaches easier to access. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, while phone sessions offer a simpler option when screens are difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins and written coaching between sessions. These formats offer flexibility for busy parents and caregivers who need practical support on a schedule that fits their life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Miriam commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and related issues such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Miriam keeps sessions conversational and goal-oriented. She uses straightforward exercises and short plans to help clients practice new ways of coping between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings five years of master’s level professional experience in social work to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LA LCSW 15638, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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