Mamie Routhier
LMSW
Practical, person-centered trauma and family support
- Trauma-informed care
- Family-focused help
- Direct and pragmatic
About Mamie
She has 28 years of experience working with adults, children, teens, and families. That work has included support for parents of foster and adoptive children, children with autism, and young people with behavioral health needs. She also has a long history of helping people recover from sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, and severe violence.
Mamie uses a mix of approaches but centers the work on the person in front of her. She describes her style as humanistic, with practical elements borrowed from cognitive and behavioral ideas when useful. Sessions are interactive and direct, while remaining sensitive and compassionate.
People come for many concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and addiction. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and attachment concerns. Mamie aims to help clients move past roadblocks and find workable steps forward.
Her work includes coaching around career and life transitions as well as support for fertility, adoption and foster care questions, and fatherhood issues. She encourages straightforward conversation and collaborative planning to meet each person’s goals.
How Mamie’s approaches translate to online work
Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing the effects of traumatic events through careful, paced work that helps people process memories and manage strong feelings. It is often used for sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other severe trauma. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, with the therapist offering empathy and guidance while the client leads the pace and goals. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps and small changes that move someone toward their goals, often concentrating on strengths and immediate next steps.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor sessions accordingly. That might mean using a trauma-focused method for safety and processing, a client-centered tone for emotional support, or solution-focused tools for concrete problem solving.
Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut out travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a workday. It can also allow choosing audio-only when bandwidth is limited or video when face-to-face interaction helps the work. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling and format needs so sessions match daily life and goals.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LMSW, Michigan6801066382
- NPI1548571565
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mamie commonly address?
She helps with trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, depression, parenting and family problems, grief, addiction, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is mostly humanistic and client-centered with practical, direct elements. She uses solution-focused ideas and some cognitive and behavioral techniques when they help.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults, kids, teens, and families across a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, listed as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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