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MA Portrait of Prof. Margaret Anzalone

Prof. Margaret Anzalone

Compassionate clinician blending skill and insight

LICSW, LCSW Maine

Experience
31 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Margaret

Prof. Margaret Anzalone brings a client-centered, cognitive behavioral perspective to her practice, blending practical skills with reflective, person-focused care.

Background and approach

She has 31 years of professional experience and works from a framework that emphasizes growth, insight, and adaptive strategies to address stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, mood concerns, relationship challenges, and related life transitions. Her training and background inform an approach that balances structured techniques with attention to each person's values and goals.

Margaret holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Maine while accepting international clients in English. She addresses a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, intimacy-related and family issues, parenting and caregiving stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, career and life-purpose questions, and neurodiversity-related matters such as ADHD.

Clients may access sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and scheduling follows the therapist’s availability with a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Integrating Practical Techniques and Person-Centered Care Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist's empathic presence and respect for the client’s experience, creating space for insight, self-acceptance, and personal growth across life challenges.

Choosing an approach is collaborative: the therapist will work with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs, and may blend CBT techniques with client-centered listening or mindfulness exercises to create a tailored plan. That process is iterative and adjusts as goals evolve.

Online therapy with this clinician offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can select formats that match their schedules and comfort. These varied session types make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, travel, or busy periods while still accessing licensed professionals who apply structured skill-building and reflective support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What therapeutic styles are used in sessions?
The practice combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to provide both skills-based and insight-oriented work.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist brings 31 years of professional experience to her practice, drawing on extensive background in counseling and social work.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed in Maine with credentials listed as MA LICSW 1023484 and ME LCSW LC16304 and practices from Maine while accepting international clients.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted for online work.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Maine, Massachusetts

Languages

English