- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Maura
Maura Plourde is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Maura also addresses issues such as guilt and shame alongside caregiving strain and end-of-life concerns.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. Maura favors client-centered work that follows the person's pace and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns and solution-focused methods to set small, achievable steps.
In practice she listens for what is most pressing and then outlines a clear plan. Sessions often include skill-building for managing distress and short-term goals to reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
Maura has spent years supporting people through transitions and losses, including hospice-related and caregiver stress. She will talk through ways to cope with isolation, chronic illness challenges, and shifts in family roles. Practical problem-solving and steady follow-up are common parts of her work.
She conducts therapy in English and practices within North Carolina. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Maura uses some therapeutic methods in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's concerns and priorities at the center of sessions. The therapist listens and follows the client's lead, helping clarify what matters most and adjusting the pace to match readiness. This approach is useful for people carrying shame about identity or long-standing regrets.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills for challenging unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. CBT can help manage anxiety, depression, and persistent guilt by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether client-centered conversation, CBT techniques, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused tasks fit best. That decision is guided by the client's goals, current stressors, and how they prefer to approach change.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to follow up on homework, try behavioral experiments between meetings, and keep steady progress while managing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Her practice also includes guilt and shame among other concerns.
How does she approach shame or guilt?
She uses client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people look at thoughts and actions without blame. Sessions often focus on small, practical steps rather than long lectures.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, grief, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and practices within that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.