- Family conflict
- Grief support
- Self esteem
About Maxine
Maxine Rabinowe is a licensed clinical social worker with 43 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with family of origin struggles, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Maxine focuses on practical conversation and listening. She encourages people to name what feels hard and to try small, manageable changes. Her work often centers on rebuilding confidence and finding clearer ways to relate to others in family and workplace settings.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas. That means sessions include attentive listening, noticing patterns that repeat over time, and learning ways to stay present when emotions feel intense. She uses these tools with issues like post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Maxine has supported people facing aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. She also helps those coping with narcissistic dynamics, communication problems, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Massachusetts as a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
To begin, users select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability and the subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is focused on listening and reflecting what matters to the individual. In practice this means sessions where the therapist follows the person's lead, asks clarifying questions, and helps people feel heard while they talk through difficult topics.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to manage stress and strong emotions. These techniques can help with grief, chronic pain, anxiety, and the aftermath of trauma by bringing attention to the present moment in manageable steps.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and over time. It helps people notice old habits that come up again and again, understand where they came from, and try different responses in daily life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process often includes trying different techniques and adjusting focus as new issues surface.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a break at work. It can also make phone-only conversations an option when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Discuss formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions align with daily life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
43+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maxine address?
She works with people facing family of origin issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, post-traumatic stress, and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centered with attention to emotions and life patterns. She blends listening, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to help people notice recurring themes and try practical changes.
How long has she practiced?
She has 43 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals on a range of life and family concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Massachusetts with licensure noted for MA and VT contexts in her background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in her licensed region.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.