Rosemary Lough
Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions
LCSW, LICSW Maine
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Rosemary
Rosemary Lough is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of practice based in Maine. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Her background includes long experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges and helping them navigate loss and major life transitions. Her approach is strength-oriented and collaborative, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with person-centered methods and mindfulness techniques to foster practical coping skills and deeper self-awareness.
Motivational interviewing and narrative-informed thinking also inform her work when helpful. Rosemary emphasizes building a supportive therapeutic relationship, setting achievable goals, and tailoring interventions to each person’s priorities and circumstances.
Clients can expect a compassionate, engaged clinician who encourages active participation and goal setting. She brings experience working with mental and medical complexities and guides people through change with a focus on recovery, resilience, and clearer strategies for everyday challenges.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Rosemary commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, helping people build a meaningful life even when difficult emotions are present.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailors techniques from CBT, ACT, and person-centered methods to fit those needs. This shared planning helps ensure therapy aligns with practical priorities and personal values.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without travel, and they allow continued progress through convenient, varied communication options.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Rhode Island, Maine
Languages
English