Maura Plourde, LCSW

Maura Plourde is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or depression. Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and practical support for everyday concerns.

Clients can expect a calm, straightforward conversation focused on what matters most to them. Maura listens first and then tailors a plan to fit each person's situation. She aims to help people make small changes that add up to better days.

Her background includes work with compassion fatigue and supporting people through life transitions. Maura also supports issues related to aging, caregiving stress, chronic illness and chronic pain, and end-of-life concerns. She addresses relationship communication, financial stress, and problems with isolation and purpose.

Maura uses several common therapy approaches to guide sessions, choosing tools that fit the person in front of her. She works collaboratively to set goals and track progress. The focus is practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels.

Seeking help can feel like a big step. Maura offers a steady presence and straightforward guidance to help people move toward a more manageable, meaningful life.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, offering empathy and support to help them clarify what matters and where change feels possible. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and stress. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over time so work stays focused and relevant to the client’s life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also support steady work through life transitions and chronic health concerns by keeping appointments consistent even when routines change. Licensed professionals will help match session pacing and technique to practical needs and day-to-day demands.