- Client-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Family concerns
About Antoinette
Antoinette Wilder is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief, and navigate parenting and family concerns. She aims to make the therapy room a welcoming place where people can speak honestly and be heard without judgment.
She listens first and follows the person’s lead, using a client-centered approach that places the client's experience at the center of sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful to identify patterns of thinking and try out practical changes. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps as well as understanding how feelings and choices connect.
Her background includes work in family and juvenile court systems. That work involved parent-child relationship matters, divorce and child support issues, and programs around job readiness. She has also run groups addressing domestic violence and parenting skills.
Over a decade of clinical experience shapes her practical, down-to-earth style. She aims to support people through transitions like separation, caregiving strain, midlife re-evaluation, and financial stress. She also addresses issues such as isolation, guilt, impulsivity, and women's concerns.
Clients can expect a straightforward approach that balances listening with clear strategies. The focus is on making progress that fits everyday life, one step at a time.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s experience and trust in the therapeutic relationship. It involves attentive listening, reflecting what people say, and helping clients set their own pace and priorities. This approach can be useful for dealing with grief, self-esteem, and family concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. It often uses clear, practical exercises that people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, panic symptoms, or impulsive reactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to goals and preferences, explains options, and helps decide which methods to try first. If an approach isn't working, adjustments are made together to better match a person's needs.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what options are currently offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity during transitions. It also allows sessions to focus on brief check-ins or longer skill-building work depending on what each person needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and family concerns, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening closely. She centers the client's experience and uses practical techniques when they fit the person's goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She brings 10 years of clinical experience and has worked in family and juvenile court settings. That background includes running parenting and domestic violence groups and supporting parent-child relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, MLSW, practicing in Michigan. The profile lists her credential as LMSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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