Maura Plourde, LCSW

Maura Plourde is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and related mood concerns.

Maura approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens first and adapts therapy to the needs of the individual. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on building skills people can use between meetings.

Her work draws on client-centered therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person's goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help people set realistic goals and notice progress along the way.

Maura has experience supporting caregivers, people facing chronic pain or illness, and those navigating hospice and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses issues such as body image, isolation, money stress, and relationship communication problems from an individual perspective.

Therapy with Maura is collaborative. She will tailor the plan to what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work. The aim is to help people find clearer direction, better coping strategies, and more manageable day-to-day routines.

If you are looking for a steady, empathetic clinician in North Carolina who focuses on practical change, Maura can be a resource as you take the next step toward feeling better.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's priorities and experiences. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps the person set goals that feel important and meaningful. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it often uses brief exercises to try out new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That way the work stays focused on what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work.

Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue care through life changes while using approaches like goal setting, skills practice, and planning between sessions.