Prof. Margaret Anzalone, LICSW, LCSW

About Margaret

Prof. Margaret Anzalone uses a client-centered approach to guide parents and families through stressful and painful moments. She combines practical problem solving with gentle listening.

Her style is down-to-earth, and she focuses on what can change now to reduce stress and improve family life. Margaret brings 31 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to help people manage anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and relationship problems.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at clear, usable steps and small shifts that add up over time. She works with a broad range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, sleep and eating problems, and issues common to young adults and women. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and gender dysphoria.

Those looking for help with parenting and family dynamics will find her experience relevant and practical. Margaret often uses brief, goal-oriented plans alongside mindfulness skills to reduce symptoms and support coping. She talks through strategies with clients, practices new skills in session, and adjusts work to fit each family's needs.

Her voice is steady and pragmatic when life feels overwhelming. Based in Maine, she conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients. Her work reflects many years of clinical practice and a commitment to meeting people where they are.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for family work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding where a family or parent is coming from. It creates space for people to share what matters most and for the therapist to reflect back practical next steps that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues.

Margaret will work collaboratively to find the best approach for each person or family. She starts with what you want to change and checks in about goals and preferences. Together they choose techniques and adjust the plan as needs shift over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule. These formats allow regular contact, quick check-ins, and flexible scheduling for parents juggling work and caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress moving between in-person commitments and to support ongoing coping and skill practice.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address for families?

She helps with parenting challenges, family problems, communication issues, and stress related to caregiving. Other areas include grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses clear steps, listens closely, and combines mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques.

What is her professional background?

Margaret has 31 years of experience working as a clinical social worker in therapeutic roles. She has worked across many common family and personal challenges in that time.

Which credentials and region are listed?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials: MA LICSW 1023484 and ME LCSW LC16304. Her practice is based in Maine.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their routine.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 31 years
Licensed: Maine, Massachusetts
Languages: English

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