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Maxine Douglas, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- DBT skills
About Maxine
Maxine Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with 20 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, and several other life challenges.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Maxine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and existential ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on skills, short-term experiments, and problem solving rather than long lectures.
In practice she starts by listening to what matters most to the client and what they want to change. Then she breaks goals into small, manageable steps and tests what works. Conversations typically include straightforward tools for managing strong emotions, reducing avoidance, and changing patterns that get in the way of daily life.
She has worked in clinical and educational settings across her career and has extensive experience with addiction, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, attachment and family-of-origin issues. That background informs how she matches methods to a person's situation and day-to-day needs.
Maxine keeps sessions focused and practical. She will discuss strategies for coping with life changes, parenting stress, communication problems, and issues around intimacy and commitment. People can expect direct feedback, homework-like practice, and stepwise planning to evaluate progress.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Maxine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. ACT emphasizes noticing values and taking small committed actions even when strong feelings are present, which helps with motivation and coping.She also draws on Client-Centered principles to keep sessions collaborative and respectful. Together the client and therapist will decide which methods to try first and adjust based on what helps. Choosing an approach is part of the work and she treats it as a team decision informed by goals and day-to-day needs.
The original biography did not specify exact online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. That said, online sessions can make it easier to fit help into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. In practice this can mean quicker access after work, fewer disruptions to caregiving routines, or being able to do skill practice between sessions. Maxine will discuss which session structure fits the client’s goals and everyday life when arranging the first meeting.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered, using skills, short experiments, and clear feedback to address thinking and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a therapist and educator working in clinical and training roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; new clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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