Maura Plourde

Maura Plourde is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 15 years of experience supporting people through grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on practical help for day-to-day coping and on easing the strain of compassion fatigue for people in caregiving roles. Maura meets people where they are and works with them at a manageable pace.

Her sessions are built around respectful, sensitive conversation. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person and then helps set short-term goals. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual rather than following a rigid formula.

Maura draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's voice central. She also uses problem-focused techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses in real life. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make specific changes but feel stuck.

Over her career she has supported people facing aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, body image and mood disorders, and end-of-life issues connected to hospice and bereavement. Her work includes communication struggles, control issues, guilt and shame, and the practical stresses around money and major transitions.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. People can expect clear steps, practical coping tools, and regular check-ins on progress. Maura encourages questions and adapts plans as needs shift during therapy.

How Maura Uses Therapy Methods Online

Client-centered therapy puts the person's goals and experience first. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people name what matters most, which can be especially useful for grief, life changes, and caregiver stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Maura uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to practice different responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood challenges.

Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants change but feels stuck. It uses open questions and reflection to build motivation and clarify values so decisions feel more achievable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That collaboration helps shape a practical path forward.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make regular work on skills and coping tools easier to maintain between in-person visits if you previously struggled to keep appointments.