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Christina McGuire, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMaine
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Christina

Christina McGuire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Maine with 15 years of clinical experience. She trained at the University of Southern Maine where she completed a Master's in Social Work and earlier studied Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning at the University of New Hampshire.

Background and approach

Her background includes work and teaching in outdoor settings as well as in schools, health centers, and homes, and she has gained specialized training in supporting people with substance use concerns over the past five years. Christina uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach that emphasizes relationship and practical skill-building.

She combines a laid-back style with goal-oriented work to help clients strengthen coping, address mood and anxiety challenges, and navigate life transitions. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, mood disorders, addictions, ADHD, and women's health topics.

Clients can expect an emphasis on learning from lived experience, developing resilience, and applying skills outside of sessions. Christina frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on improving functioning and quality of life through concrete strategies and relational support.

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to set the pace and goals of their work while the therapist offers empathy and validation. This approach supports people coping with life changes, relationship difficulties, and challenges to self-esteem by centering the client's priorities and experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. It is practical and skills-based, useful for managing anxiety, mood difficulties, impulsivity, and many everyday stressors through structured tools and experiments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christina will work collaboratively with each person to determine what methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions from different schools of therapy so that the plan evolves based on what proves most helpful in session and in daily life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options let clients engage in ongoing care from wherever they are, make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, and provide multiple ways to communicate depending on comfort and need.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
The practice covers a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many women's health topics.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
The style is person-centered, relational, strengths-based, and goal oriented, with a laid-back tone focused on practical skill building and learning from experience.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings including outdoor programs, schools, health centers, and in-home care, with recent additional training in substance use support.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker holding ME LCSW LC11182 and practices from Maine.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Therapy is offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for engagement.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English

What Christina can help with

Christina McGuire works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Christina works with people struggling with Substance Use issues.

How Christina approaches therapy

Christina's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Christina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Maine.

Christina is a graduate of the University, the University of Southern Maine where she earned her Master's in Social Work, and the University of New Hampshire where she studied the practice and administration of Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning.