Prof. Margaret Anzalone, LICSW, LCSW

Prof. Margaret Anzalone is a licensed therapist in Maine who brings more than 31 years of experience to her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She combines training in social work and pastoral counseling with a broad spiritual perspective, offering a practice that honors both psychological and spiritual dimensions of healing. As a LICSW and LCSW - meaning she holds advanced social work licenses for clinical practice - she supports people at different life stages and in varied circumstances, from grief and caregiving stress to relationship difficulties, addiction recovery, and questions of identity and purpose.

Her approach is intentionally eclectic, drawing on pastoral counseling, energy work, and spiritual direction alongside established therapeutic methods. That blend allows her to tailor sessions to each person s needs, whether the focus is on insight and transformation, practical coping strategies, or restoring balance after loss or trauma. She provides individual therapy, couples and family counseling, group work and retreats, and specialized support such as bereavement groups, clergy and ministerial consultation, and recovery groups that incorporate traditional practices when appropriate.

Clients who seek Prof. Anzalone can expect a respectful, companioning presence that acknowledges where they are now and partners with them toward growth, resilience, and renewed direction in life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Prof. Anzalone

Prof. Margaret Anzalone integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as core tools in her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding the person s experience without judgment and supporting self-directed growth - it is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and strengthening relationships. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.

She also incorporates mindfulness-based ideas, inviting simple awareness and present-moment skills that help reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. These approaches are presented in ways that fit each person s values and needs, and Prof. Anzalone works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods feel most useful and comfortable for their goals.

Online therapy with Prof. Anzalone is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. This range of options makes it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and allows people in different locations to connect with a licensed professional whose approaches and experience match their needs.