Rima Soueidan, LMSW
Compassionate therapist who listens and guides
Details
| Name | Rima Soueidan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Arabic |
| Years in practice | 23 |
About Rima
Rima Soueidan, LMSW, supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and addiction. She also helps with grief, low self-esteem, ADHD concerns, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Arabic and she practices from Michigan.
She keeps things straightforward and personal in sessions. Rima listens for the story a person brings. Together they identify patterns that cause pain and find small ways to test new behaviors.
Background and approach
Her style blends warm, client-centered conversation with practical tools to manage symptoms day to day. Rima uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite troubling self-stories and separate problems from identity. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness techniques to calm the body when emotions run high.
Solution-focused ideas are used to set short-term goals and track progress. Across 23 years of practice she has worked with many concerns that often overlap, such as codependency, infidelity, substance use, personality struggles, and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to cultural and language needs when they matter to a person's care.
This helps shape practical steps that fit each person's life. Clients can expect a conversational approach that balances reflection and action. Rima aims to help people build clearer boundaries, improve relationships with themselves and others, and find ways to move forward after loss or shock.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Rima works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Narcissism
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rima among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rima among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rima among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rima among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rima among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rima 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 Rima directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Approaches Work Online
Rima often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate the problem from the person and rewrite the stories that keep them stuck. This approach is useful for issues like shame, identity struggles, and relationship patterns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions focus on the client's experience and pace, with the therapist offering empathy and support rather than directive instruction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep symptoms like anxiety or depression active.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rima will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and adapt methods as therapy progresses. That collaborative process helps decide which combination of Narrative, client-centered listening, or CBT techniques will be most helpful for the current concern.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is lower or a brief check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter, frequent contact and can help people process thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on progress and usable strategies.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Rima help address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency, impulsivity, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered. She listens closely to each person's story and combines reflection with practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does costing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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