- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Solution-focused tools
About Maura
Maura Plourde is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She regularly works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Maura also addresses compassion fatigue that can come from caregiving or emotionally demanding roles.
In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. She listens to what matters to each person and uses that to guide next steps. People can expect straightforward, respectful discussion about what feels most pressing in day-to-day life.
Her clinical approach draws on methods that help people change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable steps. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is unsure about change and needs help deciding on a course of action.
Maura has worked with concerns across a wide range of life areas. These include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, aging and geriatric issues, body image, communication problems, control and impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, money concerns, and end-of-life or hospice-related needs. She brings this experience into planning sessions that focus on what the person wants to address now.
Sessions are conducted in English and Maura practices in North Carolina. Before the first meeting she asks people to identify their main concerns so the initial session can be focused and practical. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in ways that adapt well to remote work. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes, which can be practiced between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a plan that reflects what matters most to the person, with the therapist following the client's concerns.She also uses Motivational Interviewing when someone feels unsure about making changes. That approach supports someone to weigh options, clarify their own reasons for change, and decide on next steps. Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process. Maura will work with each person to find methods that match their goals and comfort level.
The practice's session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to schedule around work and caregiving. Those practical benefits often make it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue among other mood and adjustment issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation and practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.