Maxine Douglas, LCSW, CSW

Georgia LCSW specializing in recovery and resilience

Addiction and trauma support
Grief and loss guidance
Flexible online sessions

About Maxine Douglas

Maxine Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with more than 20 years of experience as a therapist and educator. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and parenting challenges, multicultural concerns, and addiction, and she supports healing from trauma and emotional abuse. Over two decades of practice inform a steady, experienced approach to complex life issues and emotional recovery.

Her style is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered, grounded in respect and empathy without labels or judgment. She draws on a range of methods, including cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and family therapy, to shape a treatment plan that fits each person’s goals and circumstances. She offers practical tools alongside emotional understanding to help clients move toward more fulfilling, manageable lives.

She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and both are social work credentials that reflect formal training and clinical experience. Maxine frames therapy as a shared process and is committed to walking alongside clients as they pursue growth, healing, and lasting change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maxine Douglas have?

Maxine Douglas has 20 years of experience as a therapist and educator.

Is Maxine Douglas a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: LCSW, CSW. License details: GA LCSW CSW005840.

In which languages does Maxine Douglas provide therapy?

Maxine Douglas provides therapy in English.

Where is Maxine Douglas located?

Maxine Douglas is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Maxine Douglas as my therapist?

You can work with Maxine Douglas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maxine Douglas work with international clients?

Maxine Douglas does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maxine Douglas cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and committed actions - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and therapists offer empathy and support - this approach often aids self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it a common choice for depression, anxiety, and coping with addiction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Maxine Douglas will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging let people access care from home, during breaks, or while managing busy schedules. These options support consistent contact and make it easier to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.

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