- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction
- Practical coping skills
About Maggie
Maggie French is a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She has four years of professional experience and focuses on practical support that helps people take the next step toward feeling better. Maggie aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about what’s on their mind.
Her approach is straightforward and client-centered. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most to the person sitting across from her. From there she works with clients to set small, realistic goals and try techniques that fit their everyday life. Clients leave with clear next steps and skills they can actually use between meetings.
Maggie uses a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thought patterns, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take meaningful action, and attachment-informed work to look at relationship patterns. She draws on dialectical skills for emotional regulation when needed.
In session she prioritizes collaboration and respect. Clients shape the pace and focus of therapy while she offers tools, reflections, and options. The tone is practical and encouraging rather than purely academic.
People who choose Maggie often want help coping with immediate stressors and building better routines. Her background supports work on addiction-related concerns and recovering from trauma, while also addressing family-related struggles and transitions. Sessions are conducted in English in Ohio.
Her approach is straightforward and client-centered. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most to the person sitting across from her. From there she works with clients to set small, realistic goals and try techniques that fit their everyday life. Clients leave with clear next steps and skills they can actually use between meetings.
Maggie uses a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thought patterns, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take meaningful action, and attachment-informed work to look at relationship patterns. She draws on dialectical skills for emotional regulation when needed.
In session she prioritizes collaboration and respect. Clients shape the pace and focus of therapy while she offers tools, reflections, and options. The tone is practical and encouraging rather than purely academic.
People who choose Maggie often want help coping with immediate stressors and building better routines. Her background supports work on addiction-related concerns and recovering from trauma, while also addressing family-related struggles and transitions. Sessions are conducted in English in Ohio.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Indiana, South Carolina, Vermont
Languages
English
How specific therapies are used online
Maggie draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people with everyday struggles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present, which can help with anxiety and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior to build practical skills for managing stress and addiction-related cravings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maggie collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques based on what is helping most, and checks in regularly about progress and next steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Video can help keep nonverbal cues in view, while phone sessions use less data and can be simpler to join during a break. Licensed professionals tailor session length, frequency, and tools so therapy aligns with everyday life and responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maggie help with?
Maggie works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, caregiver stress, and divorce or separation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals and practical steps clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile, with a focus on helping people through transitions, addiction recovery, and trauma recovery.
What credentials and base location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.