MF Portrait of Maggie French

Maggie French, LCSW, LICSW

Calm practical support for anxiety and life changes

4 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Maggie

Maggie French is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma, and major life changes. She brings four years of clinical experience and a calm, supportive approach to each session. Maggie practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English.

She keeps the room simple and direct. Maggie aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can say what they’re thinking and feeling. Sessions focus on practical steps you can use between meetings, and on building skills that fit day-to-day life.

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Background and approach

Her work blends several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice feelings without getting stuck, and commit to actions that match their values.

Maggie also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities and attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships. She adapts what she offers to the concern at hand, such as coping with trauma, addiction, or family stress. People who meet with Maggie often start by naming one concrete problem to work on.

From there she helps set small goals and teaches skills for managing intense moments. Her style is steady and practical, aimed at helping people regain a sense of control and move toward a more manageable life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and difficulties that follow big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, addictive urges, and problem-solving during stressful times.

Maggie will work with each person to find the right mix of techniques. Early sessions focus on goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. Finding the best fit is a collaborative process shaped by what the client wants to address and how they prefer to work.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation without traveling, while phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit quick updates, brief coping support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Maggie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and coping with life changes, along with related issues like abandonment and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and supportive, creating a nonjudgmental space and focusing on practical steps that clients can use between sessions.
What kind of background does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, addiction, family issues and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW in Indiana and a LICSW in Vermont and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Ohio, Indiana, South Carolina, Vermont
Languages
English

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