Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Christina McGuire, LCSW
Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationship concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC11182
- NPI
- 1477872935
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
These details come from information Christina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotionally-Focused work
About Christina
Christina McGuire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with 15 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and has a background in outdoor education and experiential learning from the University of New Hampshire. Christina offers therapy for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, parenting-related strain, and a range of mood and attention concerns.
Her work draws on experience in schools, health centers, homes, and outdoor settings. That mix shaped a practical, down-to-earth way of helping people learn from life experience. In the last five years she added licensure to support people with substance use issues. Sessions focus on building skills to cope with change and manage everyday stressors.
Christina’s style is person-centered and strengths-based. She keeps sessions relational and goal-oriented. Conversations aim to identify what’s working, what gets in the way, and small steps clients can try between meetings.
She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotionally-Focused approaches, Existential ideas, and Client-Centered therapy. Those methods are applied practically - tracking patterns of thought, practicing present-moment awareness, and working through relationship interactions when useful.
People often come to her for help with career stress, caregiver strain, codependency, attachment questions, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and issues around identity and relationships. Christina helps clients build skills for day-to-day coping and clearer decision making.
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How Christina’s approaches translate to online work
Christina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns that affect mood and behavior, then try small experiments to change them. She also uses Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at how feelings and interactions shape relationships and to practice clearer communication. Mindfulness techniques are used to bring attention to the present moment and reduce rumination.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to choose which approaches to emphasize based on their goals, preferences, and what’s happening in daily life. That way the work stays practical and focused on concrete changes.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel, or allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let someone continue regular sessions while managing work, caregiving, or health demands. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and communication to fit each client’s routine rather than assuming one fixed style of session.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a person-centered, strengths-based, relational, and goal-oriented approach. Sessions focus on practical skills and learning from life experience.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in mental health settings, including schools, health centers, homes, and outdoor programs.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in the state of Maine.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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