Grace Wolbrink, LMSW
Compassionate, practical therapy and coaching
Details
| Name | Grace Wolbrink |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 35 |
About Grace
Grace Wolbrink is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 35 years of experience. She helps people move out of survival mode and into clearer, more purposeful lives. Grace writes plainly and offers practical steps that fit daily life.
Grace has worked in many settings across Michigan and beyond. She has supported people through grief, burnout, transitions, and long-standing worry. Her background includes helping those affected by trauma, domestic violence, caregiver stress, and issues tied to military service and first responder roles.
Background and approach
Her style is straightforward and solution-oriented. She combines Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with coaching practices to help clients tell a different story about themselves. Sessions focus on breaking problems into manageable steps and building small habits that add up.
Grace pays attention to the whole situation - emotions, daily routines, and the environment people live in. She helps clients clarify values, set realistic goals, and try new ways of coping. Work often centers on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and post-traumatic stress.
People who reach out can expect conversational sessions that name immediate concerns and map next steps. Grace also supports people dealing with money issues, life purpose questions, isolation, and aging or caregiver stress. Her approach aims for steady progress rather than dramatic fixes.
She offers a mix of coaching and therapy techniques to suit what each person needs. The focus is on doable change, lasting momentum, and helping clients feel more aligned with their priorities.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem among the things Grace works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Grace among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Grace among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Grace among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Grace 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 Grace directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and CBT translate to online therapy
Grace commonly uses Narrative Therapy, which helps people reframe life stories and separate themselves from problems. This approach can make grief, shame, or stuck patterns feel easier to name and change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It often includes simple exercises clients can practice between sessions.The choice of approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Grace works with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. She aims to blend narrative reflection with practical CBT tools when that combination fits, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support brief coaching, ongoing reflection, or quick habit check-ins between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
Grace focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career issues, life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also addresses related areas like caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She blends Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and solution-focused coaching to help clients set goals and try concrete strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of professional experience supporting people through grief, burnout, transitions, and trauma in a variety of settings.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
What languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Grace accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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