Therapist profile
Maxine Douglas, LCSW, CSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting issues
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Parenting strain
About Maxine
Maxine Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 20 years of experience. She sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting pressures, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse.
She offers straightforward, person-focused therapy that emphasizes practical steps and clear discussion. Sessions often include ways to manage overwhelming feelings, improve communication, and handle day-to-day parenting strain. Maxine draws on several approaches to help people build skills they can use between appointments.
Her background includes long experience as a therapist and educator in social work. That experience shapes a style that blends structured techniques with attention to the client's perspective. Clients can expect both skill-based work and space to talk through difficult emotions.
Maxine uses methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered practices to address problems like addiction, anger, and low self-esteem. She also incorporates elements from dialectical behavior therapy and existential thinking when useful.
She lists additional focus areas including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, attachment concerns, and family of origin issues. Language of sessions is English and services are provided from Georgia. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling flow.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting pulled into them and focus on actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and managing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that worsen depression or anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client's own perspective so that goals and steps come from what matters to the person.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust techniques together. That collaborative process helps identify what feels most helpful for emotional regulation, relationships, or parenting strain.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to practice the same skills and conversations they use in person, focusing on practical tools, communication strategies, and managing daily stressors.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and trauma or abuse recovery.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that mixes skill-building with open conversation about feelings and choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a therapist and educator in social work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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