Marian Maguire , LICSW

Marian Maguire, LICSW, is a clinical social worker who earned a Master of Social Work from Boston University and brings 20 years of clinical experience to her practice. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training and clinical practice in social work.

She uses an eclectic, team-oriented approach that blends solution-based therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and rational-emotive counseling to help clients pursue meaningful change. Sessions are collaborative, with Marian working alongside each person to identify practical steps, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and build strategies that fit real-life circumstances.

Over two decades she has worked with people facing a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career obstacles, and disability-related issues. Her scope also includes work with trauma, grief, intimacy and family matters, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles, among other areas.

Marian emphasizes support, empowerment, and mentorship throughout the therapeutic process, helping individuals clarify goals and develop skills to navigate transitions and stressors. Her practice centers on respectful collaboration and practical problem solving to promote greater resilience and well-being.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care

Marian draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work; this approach helps people who want support exploring personal meaning, improving relationships, or making life changes. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replaces them with skills and behaviors that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-focused therapy is another strand of her work, concentrating on small, achievable steps and strengths to create forward momentum when clients face specific problems or transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marian collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or manage care from different locations. These options support consistent engagement and allow Marian to work with clients in ways that suit their daily life and comfort level.