About Nancy
Nancy Maxwell is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, or facing depression and life changes. Nancy aims to make therapy practical and approachable for parents and individuals who need clear, steady support.
Her sessions are warm and interactive. She listens closely to what matters most to each person and helps set realistic goals. Nancy uses common-sense tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas, attachment work, and client-centered care to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
How Nancy works
Her background includes long-term work in community mental health settings, where she supported clients across a wide age range and with many concerns. That experience shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person’s situation. She also works with people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, parenting challenges, and issues that arise from family history.
Nancy pays attention to how relationships and early attachment influences affect current struggles. She also draws on mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques to help people calm strong feelings and reconnect in close relationships. Sessions balance practical coping skills with time to process emotions.
People who seek Nancy’s help can expect respectful, compassionate care that centers their goals. She offers phone, video, live chat, and text messaging options for ongoing support. Her practice is based in Michigan and all sessions are conducted in English.
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What Nancy works with
The areas below are the ones Nancy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
How her approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions using this approach help people notice connection habits and practice new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s priorities and uses active listening and reflection to support growth. This style helps people clarify goals and feel heard while working through stress and self-esteem issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Nancy treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan so it fits the client’s needs and daily life.
Online therapy allows sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text help maintain momentum between sessions or allow brief updates when schedules are tight. These options aim to make consistent care easier to fit into real life.
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