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Maurice Fairley

Support for families and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Maurice

Maurice Fairley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and brings eight years of clinical experience. Maurice works with children, adolescents, and adults on issues like trauma, depression, anger, and anxiety.

He also focuses on parenting and family concerns, with attention to men's issues and young adult challenges. Maurice uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions.

Background and approach

He breaks problems into small, manageable steps so families can try changes between meetings. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with clear strategies parents can use at home. Maurice pays attention to each person’s strengths and real-life routines.

He draws from cognitive behavioral tools to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For people coping with strong emotional reactions, he incorporates trauma-informed techniques to reduce distress and build safety. Motivational approaches support movement through tough decisions and changes.

Maurice aims to make therapy useful and understandable for busy families. He encourages small experiments that can improve parenting patterns and daily functioning. Progress is tracked in simple ways so families see what’s working.

Clients can expect a calm, direct style focused on practical results. Sessions move at a steady, problem-solving pace while allowing space to talk through feelings. Time together focuses on what parents and young people need now and next.

Common approaches used in online family and parenting work

Many sessions use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and day-to-day parenting challenges by breaking problems into small steps and practicing new responses.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach he uses to help people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes related to parenting, substance use, or other life choices.

Maurice treats finding the right approach as a shared process. He listens to the family’s goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. Together they adjust the plan as progress unfolds so therapy fits the client’s needs.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more accessible. These formats let busy parents schedule brief check-ins, follow up between sessions, and continue work from different locations. The range of options supports consistent contact and flexible pacing while focusing on practical strategies families can use at home.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Maurice address?
He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, career questions, bipolar concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on men’s issues and young adult matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. He uses clear steps, homework between sessions, and straightforward conversations to help families and individuals make changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Maurice has eight years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on trauma, depression, anger, and anxiety.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 12545. He holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect for therapy.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are part of a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Maurice?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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