- Guilt and shame
- CBT and ACT
- Family conflict
About Maggie
Maggie French is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Ohio with four years of professional experience. She works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, family conflicts, and the practical fallout of major life changes. Maggie lists guilt and shame among the concerns she supports and often sees how those feelings weave through other problems.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical conversation. She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means clients can expect a mix of noticing thoughts and feelings, learning skills to manage intense emotions, and looking at relationship patterns that keep people stuck.
Maggie aims to create a calm space for honest talk and aims to reduce judgment in the room. She works at a steady pace and helps people name what they most need to address first. Sessions include straightforward skill practice and reflection rather than abstract theory.
She often helps people untangle how shame or guilt connect to addiction, family fights, or changes like separation and caregiving stress. She also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and control struggles. Her background supports work with trauma and domestic violence as part of a wider set of life challenges.
Maggie provides therapy in English and practices in Ohio. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that line up with personal values. It can help people who feel stuck by guilt or shame decide what matters enough to act on despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build more effective coping skills for anxiety, stress, and addiction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. That can be useful when shame or anger lead to repeated relationship or behavioral problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Sessions are collaborative and may blend elements from different approaches as those preferences become clear. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing shorter or more flexible check-ins. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter setting during work breaks. Licensed professionals will discuss practical arrangements when scheduling.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Indiana, South Carolina, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and family conflict. These feelings are often explored in relation to relationships and life changes.
How does she approach therapy for these issues?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions combine skill practice with reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a social worker. That experience includes work with trauma, addiction, and family conflict.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Ohio. Those credentials are listed as LCSW and LICSW.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for exact pricing details.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of arranging an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.