Dr. Maurice Stewart
Calm practical guidance for life transitions
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Experience
- 36 years
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Maurice
Dr. Maurice Stewart is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, depression, addictions, and family concerns. He also supports those coping with grief, intimacy-related issues, career shifts, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
He works from New York and speaks English. He treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions begin with listening to what feels most urgent.
He tailors conversations and plans to the individual's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Background and approach
In the room he focuses on practical steps and clear goals. That can mean learning ways to manage strong emotions, improving communication, or building routines that reduce stress. He aims to help people make changes they can keep in daily life.
Dr. Stewart draws on three decades plus of practice and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He encourages small, manageable experiments between sessions so progress is visible.
The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Many clients start therapy feeling unsure or overwhelmed. Dr.
Stewart acknowledges that and offers steady support while helping clients build skills. His approach emphasizes empowerment and problem solving alongside emotional support.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Dr. Stewart uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and symptom management. One common approach is learning specific coping skills for anxiety and stress - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce overwhelming feelings. These skills are useful for panic, worry, and daily stressors.Another emphasis is on emotion regulation and anger management. This involves identifying triggers, practicing responses in session, and trying small changes between meetings to shift patterns. That work can help with relationship tensions and strong mood swings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Stewart will work with each client to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to give feedback so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online formats make this work more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions and live chat are options for those who need shorter or less visual contact. Text-based messaging supports check-ins and practicing tools between meetings. Together these formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping sessions focused on concrete change.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also works with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Experience
- 36 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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