Miriam Werquin, LCSW
Practical, story-focused support for life changes
Details
| Name | Miriam Werquin |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Louisiana |
| Licensed in | Louisiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Miriam
Miriam Werquin is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem. She uses a calm, straightforward style to make it easier to talk about hard things. Miriam encourages people to take small steps toward clearer goals and greater steadiness in daily life.
Her work focuses on real problems such as motivation, life stage transitions, grief, relationship and intimacy worries, and substance concerns.
Background and approach
She also supports people coping with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to adoption or abandonment. Sessions aim to be practical and respectful, with space to name difficult feelings and try new ways of responding. Miriam draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories and separate people from their problems.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, and emotionally-focused ideas depending on what fits. These approaches are used flexibly to match each person's situation. Her background includes five years of master’s level professional work and a Louisiana LCSW credential.
Miriam keeps explanations simple and uses everyday language so people can focus on change instead of therapy jargon. People meet her for short-term goals or longer work, depending on what they need. She prefers a collaborative process where goals are clear and progress is tracked so sessions stay relevant and useful.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Miriam works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Miriam among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Miriam directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Miriam directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Many clients begin by telling their story and noticing how it shapes their day-to-day life. Narrative Therapy helps separate the person from the problem by naming patterns and opening up new possibilities, which can ease feelings tied to trauma, grief, or identity struggles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on what matters most to someone and teaches simple exercises to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward chosen values. Client-centered methods add a steady, nonjudgmental space so the client leads what matters most to them.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Miriam treats decisions about methods as collaborative and flexible. She will talk with each person about their goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what helps most in weekly check-ins.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in during a break. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, shorter reflections, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Miriam help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, career and parenting concerns, and ADHD among other challenges.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative, using plain language so clients can talk openly and try practical steps between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Miriam has five years of master’s level professional experience working with people across a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
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