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Christina McGuire, LCSW
Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Person-centered style
- Substance use support
About Christina
Christina McGuire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and life changes. Christina also supports people facing trauma, mood and personality concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and LGBT-related issues.
Christina trained at the University of Southern Maine, earning a Master of Social Work. She also studied Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning at the University of New Hampshire. Her background includes work in schools, health centers, homes, and outdoor settings where hands-on experience informs her approach.
Her style is laid back and person-centered. She uses strengths-based, relational, and goal-oriented methods. Christina helps people notice patterns that get in the way and practice different responses in daily life.
She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas alongside client-centered listening and elements from emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, practical skills, and learning from experience. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete steps to try between meetings.
Christina has spent recent years expanding work with substance use concerns and caregiver stress. She also addresses attachment issues, communication and family problems, codependency, impulsivity, jealousy, forgiveness, midlife transitions, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and women’s issues.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a practical way, helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work, which means she listens carefully and follows the person’s concerns while supporting their goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements help when relationship patterns or attachment issues are causing repeated conflict or disconnection.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative step. She will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That might mean focusing on thought records and behavioral experiments for some people, or on emotional processing and communication work for others.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online arrangements. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so appointments can happen around work or family obligations. The therapist will discuss which session rhythm and format best support the client’s goals during the first meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is laid back, person-centered, strengths based, relational and goal oriented, focusing on practical steps and learning from experience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in schools, health centers, homes, and outdoor programs to support mental health and learning from experience.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ME LCSW, and she practices from Maine.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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