Maryleigh King, LMSW

Maryleigh King is a licensed therapist based in Michigan who brings practical experience and warmth to her work with adults navigating life transitions and relationship challenges. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and earned a Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University. Her practice focuses on areas such as grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, stress, compassion fatigue, addictions, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting and family problems, career questions, and coping with life changes.

Maryleigh works with clients seeking personal or professional growth, improved emotional regulation, healthier coping patterns, and greater self-efficacy. She describes her style as present, engaged, compassionate, and genuine, and she values the opportunity to support people as they move toward the next version of themselves. Whether addressing codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life concerns, or midlife and life purpose questions, she aims to walk alongside clients in a collaborative, respectful way that honors each person’s experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Maryleigh King

Maryleigh draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, to tailor work to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take meaningful action even amid difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-discovery and empowerment, helpful for grief, self-esteem, and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often applied for depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maryleigh works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Online sessions support this flexibility by offering multiple ways to connect. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins. These options make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into busy lives while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care.