- CBT techniques
- Solution focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Marian
Marian Maguire is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career challenges, and a range of family-related concerns including blended family issues and parenting strain.
She uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. Marian combines elements of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify small changes that add up. Conversations are practical and directed toward everyday problems rather than abstract theory.
In a first session she listens to what is most urgent and helps set short-term goals. Typical work includes learning concrete ways to manage anxiety, improving communication, addressing grief, or planning steps around career or life transitions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and identity-related stress like LGBT issues.
Marian draws on two decades of clinical experience to adapt approaches to each person’s situation. She often sets simple exercises or experiments between sessions to test what helps. Progress is measured by changes in daily routines, clearer decisions, and reduced distress in specific situations.
Sessions are offered in English from Massachusetts. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Marian uses her approaches in online sessions
Marian commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her online work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and offers step-by-step practices for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and on building concrete steps toward the goals a person names.She also uses Client-Centered principles to keep conversations grounded in the person’s perspective and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. Marian discusses goals, preferences, and past experiences and then adjusts techniques to fit what seems most useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone choose a quieter time of day. Licensed professionals, including Marian, work with clients to arrange session length and timing that fit day-to-day routines rather than promising a specific modality or outcome.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marian help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career problems, parenting concerns, blended family issues, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, blending Client-Centered, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches to address real-life problems.
How much experience does she have?
Marian has 20 years of clinical experience as a social worker and brings that background to sessions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an MA LICSW based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.