- Evidence-based focus
- Collaborative planning
- Affirming care
About Maggie
Maggie Haines is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and related concerns. She works with individuals facing depression, grief, addiction, ADHD, parenting strain, and life transitions. Maggie aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they reach out for support.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first and then tailors conversations and a plan to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on understanding patterns that get in the way of feeling better.
Maggie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain and relationship problems. She helps clients who are coping with grief, burnout, compassion fatigue, or chronic health issues to find manageable ways forward. For those dealing with identity and sexual orientation concerns she offers an affirming approach.
With seven years of practice as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - she has worked across a range of challenges including abandonment, attachment issues, blended family concerns, and caregiver stress. She adapts her pace to what each person needs and avoids one-size-fits-all plans.
People who choose Maggie can expect a supportive, goal-oriented partnership. She encourages small experiments to test new habits and builds on what already works in a person's life. To begin, she asks questions to identify priorities and then maps out clear next steps.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first and then tailors conversations and a plan to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on understanding patterns that get in the way of feeling better.
Maggie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain and relationship problems. She helps clients who are coping with grief, burnout, compassion fatigue, or chronic health issues to find manageable ways forward. For those dealing with identity and sexual orientation concerns she offers an affirming approach.
With seven years of practice as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - she has worked across a range of challenges including abandonment, attachment issues, blended family concerns, and caregiver stress. She adapts her pace to what each person needs and avoids one-size-fits-all plans.
People who choose Maggie can expect a supportive, goal-oriented partnership. She encourages small experiments to test new habits and builds on what already works in a person's life. To begin, she asks questions to identify priorities and then maps out clear next steps.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many people benefit from approaches that focus on present problems and workable changes. One common approach uses structured, goal-focused methods to identify unhelpful patterns and build new skills for managing anxiety and mood. This helps with worry, stress, and everyday coping challenges. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce conflict. That kind of work can help people who struggle with abandonment fears, trust, or recurring relationship cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist make decisions as a team to find methods that fit personality and life demands.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep continuity during life transitions. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or make it simpler to meet without travel. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing to what you need, helping therapy fit into real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 commonly address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs using evidence-based techniques.
What background and experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from trauma to caregiver stress and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - licensed in Maine and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.