Jodi Luster, LMSW

Licensed social worker for trauma and transitions

Trauma-informed care
Stress and anxiety
Relationship and family

About Jodi Luster

Jodi Luster is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 20 years of experience in human services. She has worked across the lifespan, supporting children as young as three and adults well into their later years, and has extensive experience with histories of abuse and neglect, addiction, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, and spiritual seeking.

Her clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care and draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques as well as motivational interviewing. All interventions grow from a person-centered, holistic perspective that looks at the full context of an individual’s life to identify intersections where change and healing can occur. The overarching aim is balanced living and practical skill building so people can respond more effectively when life becomes destabilizing.

Professionally she has served in roles ranging from community mental health case management and delinquency and youth residential services to home health care and hospice. She has experience developing outpatient substance abuse programs, nonprofit executive leadership, business consulting, and life and spiritual coaching. Outside of her practice she enjoys cooking, travel, and adventurous activities such as zip lining and skydiving, and she brings that same spirit to helping others pursue mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. She offers support to those seeking guidance along their life’s journey and wishes them peace and fulfillment.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse DepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jodi Luster have?

Jodi Luster has 20 years of experience in human services and clinical work.

Is Jodi Luster a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMSW credential. License details: MI LMSW 6801087968.

In which languages does Jodi Luster provide therapy?

Jodi Luster provides therapy in English.

Where is Jodi Luster located?

Jodi Luster is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Jodi Luster as my therapist?

You can work with Jodi Luster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jodi Luster work with international clients?

Yes, Jodi Luster works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jodi Luster cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Attachment, Client-Centered Care, and CBT Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connecting and trust. It helps clients explore attachment styles and build more secure, supportive ways of relating, which can be useful for relationship, intimacy-related, and abandonment concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for people facing life transitions, low self-esteem, or those seeking a compassionate space to clarify values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress by teaching skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and develop more effective coping habits.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so work is meaningful and relevant.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations while working toward practical, effective outcomes with a trained therapist.

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