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Maura Plourde

Maura Plourde

LCSW

North Carolina

Compassionate support for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Carolina / C006428
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Stress and anxiety
    • Grief and loss
    • Practical coping

    About Maura

    Maura Plourde is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life changes. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in each conversation. Maura aims to support and empower people who are ready to take the next step toward feeling better.

    Maura has 15 years of experience working with concerns that include compassion fatigue and mood disorders. She also addresses practical challenges like caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, isolation, money worries, and issues around aging and end-of-life care. Sessions focus on the problems you bring and the goals you want to reach.

    Her style centers on listening and building a plan together. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space and Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods are available to help identify patterns and develop steps forward.

    Maura personalizes each conversation rather than following a fixed script. She helps people break down overwhelming problems into manageable steps. Work may include changing unhelpful thinking, practicing new coping skills, or setting short-term, achievable goals.

    Maura practices in North Carolina as an LCSW. People who prefer English will find sessions available in that language. To begin, she asks clients to describe their concerns so she can match the approach to their needs and goals.

  2. How Maura's Approaches Translate to Online Work

    Maura uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and find internal motivation. This approach is conversational and works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's experience. That means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's priorities rather than imposing a plan.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, targets thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress in day-to-day life.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maura will assess needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods that fit. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.

    Session formats are not listed in her biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes shorter check-ins easier to arrange. Discussing logistics up front helps shape sessions so they match everyday life and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Maura commonly help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include compassion fatigue, mood disorders, and practical problems like caregiver stress and chronic illness.

    What is Maura's therapeutic style?

    Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each persons needs using evidence-based methods.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Maura has 15 years of professional experience providing behavioral health support in clinical settings.

    What are her credentials and where does she practice?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices there.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

    How do I start working with Maura?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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