Miriam Werquin

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LCSW Louisiana

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Miriam

Miriam Werquin is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings five years of master’s-level professional experience to her practice and emphasizes building a trusting rapport where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment. Miriam aims to support clients who are seeking greater motivation, improved self-esteem, and clearer direction during times of change.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, emotionally-focused techniques, and a client-centered stance.

This mix allows her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, addressing mood concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, addiction-related issues, and a range of additional focus areas like body image, caregiver stress, and coping after loss.

Miriam frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers encouragement and practical tools to help clients move toward more satisfying and functional daily living.

Approach-driven online care and flexible session options

CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management by teaching specific skills for day-to-day coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and develop psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindfulness-based techniques, which can be useful for chronic worry, motivation struggles, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance, creating space for clients to explore feelings and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different methods to tailor care. Clients and therapist make decisions together about which strategies feel most helpful and adjust the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats allow clients to engage in evidence-informed approaches without rearranging major parts of their daily routine, making it easier to maintain consistency and build momentum toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Miriam commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The style is collaborative and client-centered, combining tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused approaches to meet individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Miriam has five years of master’s level professional experience working with clients across a variety of concerns and life stages.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with license LA LCSW 15638 and practices in Louisiana.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Therapy is offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference and therapist availability.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English