Maggie French, LCSW, LICSW

Maggie French is a licensed clinical social worker based in Ohio who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma, and major life changes. She frames the first conversation as a chance to be heard and to talk about what feels most urgent. Maggie keeps language simple and direct so worried people can follow what’s happening in sessions.

Her approach focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be shared. She listens for patterns that cause pain and works with each person to set practical goals. Sessions include talking through difficult moments and practicing small changes that can fit into daily life.

Maggie draws on techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen emotional understanding and build steadier relationships with others.

She brings four years of professional experience to her work and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and LICSW for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Maggie aims to match her methods to each person’s needs rather than using a single formula.

To begin, she asks clients to identify one or two problems to focus on and then suggests simple steps to practice between sessions. The emphasis is on steady progress, clearer communication, and developing tools to cope when life feels overwhelming.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice hard thoughts and feelings and then act according to their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors because it focuses on what matters and small, manageable actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It often includes exercises to practice between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and current relationships shape emotional reactions and trust; it can help people understand family conflict and rebuild steadier connections.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor methods to those needs. Clients and the therapist try approaches and adjust them as progress is made.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work on skills between meetings and practice new responses in real situations. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to support gradual change and clearer communication while you balance everyday responsibilities.