- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Compassion fatigue
About Maura
Maura Plourde is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She focuses on practical support for compassion fatigue and related challenges. Maura aims to meet people where they are and treat them with respect and sensitivity.
Maura builds sessions around each person's needs. She listens first, then works with the client to shape a plan that fits their goals. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what will help day to day, whether that means better coping skills, mood management, or working through loss.
Her background includes a range of work with mood concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and end-of-life issues. She also addresses body image, communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, and isolation. This range means she can pull from different tools depending on what a person brings to a session.
In sessions Maura uses a collaborative style. She supports people in finding what motivates them and testing small changes. Sessions may include skill-building, practical problem solving, and focused goal work to improve functioning and reduce overwhelm.
People who choose Maura often want steady, respectful guidance through hard moments. She emphasizes empowerment and real steps forward. To begin, she asks questions to understand priorities and then helps plan what comes next.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, listening relationship where the client's priorities shape the work. This helps when someone needs a safe place to talk through grief, stress, or confusing emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood management.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. That collaborative choice can change over time as goals are reached or new issues come up.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets a person try different ways of working with a therapist and move at a pace that fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maura commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like caregiver strain, chronic illness, and mood concerns.
What is her approach during sessions?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining talking, practical skill-building, and goal-focused work to address immediate problems and longer-term concerns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing stress, loss, mood disorders, and caregiving challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Maura is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and practices with that credential in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know what is offered for your situation.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Maura?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.