- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sleep and self-esteem
About Maribeth
Maribeth Theisen is a Hawaii-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses concerns such as chronic pain and illness, communication struggles, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.
She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and trying small behavioral or thinking changes between meetings. Maribeth helps people break problems into manageable pieces and track progress over time.
Her background includes long experience in clinical social work across varied settings in Hawaii. That work has exposed her to many presentations of anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns, and she draws on that range when helping people sort their priorities and choices.
Maribeth aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be discussed without judgment. She encourages clients to set clear, realistic goals and to try concrete steps that fit their daily life. She also supports people who are coping with health-related limits or chronic conditions.
People who prefer a calm, steady approach may find her style straightforward and practical. To begin, readers should use the site flow to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online care
Maribeth works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on processing difficult experiences. Cognitive-focused methods involve noticing and testing thoughts that increase anxiety and then practicing different ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress and build confidence. Trauma-focused approaches involve gentle processing of traumatic memories and learning skills to manage strong reactions and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what is most useful for each person, set specific goals together, and adjust methods as needed based on progress and preferences. Clients take an active part in deciding which techniques to try and how to apply them between sessions.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, medical needs, or caregiving. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited and remove travel time so therapy can be scheduled during a break or between other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include chronic pain, communication issues, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, conversational style. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying small changes, and tracking progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional experience in clinical social work. That experience includes work with anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and health-related challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing from?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Hawaii and practices with that credential. Sessions are offered through the site's booking process.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the site's matching and scheduling options. Confirm details during booking if you are outside the United States.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform's pricing details for exact rates that apply to your region.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site's workflow.