Christina McGuire , LCSW

Christina McGuire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with 15 years of experience working with young adults, individuals, and families. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and earlier studied the practice and administration of Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning at the University of New Hampshire. Over the past five years she has also become licensed to provide clinical support for people struggling with substance use issues, and much of her professional training has been shaped by roles in both outdoor and traditional settings such as schools, health centers, and clients' homes.

Her approach to therapy is relaxed and person-centered, grounded in strengths-based, relational, and goal-oriented work that helps clients build skills to cope and grow. Christina values learning from lived experience and emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside emotional insight. She sees the work of therapy as a privilege - accompanying people through life-changing experiences and supporting them as they develop resilience, improve relationships, and clarify personal goals.

Christina blends experiential learning with clinical practice to tailor support to each person's needs. Her style aims to create a collaborative environment where clients can explore stressors, process transitions, and develop the tools needed to improve quality of life and strengthen connections with others.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christina integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy into her online practice to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their values and goals; it is often helpful for stress, life transitions, and improving self-understanding. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works with patterns of thinking and behavior to develop practical coping skills and reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and processing emotional responses within relationships, which can be particularly useful for improving communication, repairing attachment wounds, and addressing relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christina collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and goal-oriented.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how therapy happens - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or while balancing work and family demands. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions around busy schedules, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each stage of the therapeutic process.