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Maggie Haines

Therapist · Maine

Maggie HainesLCSW

Supportive LCSW for stress and life changes

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  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Compassionate listener
  • Goal oriented
  • Practical coping skills

About Maggie

Maggie Haines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with seven years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and family tensions, and parenting concerns. Her style is respectful and compassionate, with an emphasis on practical steps that fit each person's life.

Maggie adapts sessions to the needs of the individual. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear, realistic goals. Conversations focus on what matters to the client now and on small changes that can make daily life easier. She emphasizes strengths and builds skills for managing strong emotions and difficult situations.

Her background includes several years of direct clinical work in community and clinical settings in Maine. That experience informs a flexible approach to problems like chronic stress, burnout, and complex life transitions. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment without making rigid promises about method or outcome.

Maggie is mindful of the unique stresses that come with parenting, caregiving, and major life changes. She supports people facing issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment, and long-term health challenges. Sessions are tailored so therapy fits into the client’s real life and goals.

People who choose Maggie can expect a collaborative process. She helps clients develop coping tools and clearer communication strategies. The focus is on steady, practical work toward a more manageable and satisfying day-to-day life.

How evidence-based approaches guide online care

Many clients benefit from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasizes building emotional regulation and coping skills to manage strong feelings after trauma or during major life adjustments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they adjust methods over time so therapy stays focused and useful for the person’s needs.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also let people schedule shorter check-ins when that suits a workday, or choose sessions that don’t require being on camera if that is more comfortable. Licensed professionals can work with clients to find a setup that supports consistent progress.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Maine · No. LC17457

NPI1770948820

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Maine

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maggie help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and family tensions, parenting, and related life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions emphasize respectful, sensitive communication and practical steps. She listens first, then collaborates on realistic goals and skills to use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical and community settings in Maine.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Maine.

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 sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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 the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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