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Nancy Maxwell, LMSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Self esteem, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Nancy

Nancy Maxwell is a licensed master's social worker practicing in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage life stressors, mood concerns, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

With 20 years of clinical experience, she draws on a range of methods to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, parenting challenges, and career-related stress. She treats each person with sensitivity and aims to address emotional needs without reducing someone to a diagnostic label.

Her style is warm and interactive, and she integrates several evidence-informed methods including Internal Family Systems, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and emotionally focused techniques. She emphasizes listening to each client’s priorities and collaborating to set achievable goals, offering education, practical interventions, and encouragement along the way.

Nancy is comfortable discussing faith when clients wish to include it in sessions and seeks to empower people to build healthier, more productive lives. Services are offered through a mix of remote session formats to fit different schedules, and Nancy supports clients through the process of identifying treatment goals and selecting approaches that fit their needs.

Integrative approaches for online support



Nancy integrates Internal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered listening to guide remote work. Internal Family Systems views emotions and reactions as parts of the self that can be understood and guided; this approach can help people reduce inner conflict and develop self-compassion. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship experiences shape current patterns, and it aims to strengthen emotional bonds and improve how someone relates to others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard and supported as they set their own goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nancy works with each person to clarify goals and preferences, then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the client’s needs. She invites clients to explore what feels most helpful and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow greater scheduling flexibility and consistent access to care. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to integrate therapeutic insights into daily life while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nancy work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, parenting and family issues, career stress, compassion fatigue, and other emotional challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, emotionally focused work, and attachment-informed perspectives to address thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
What level of experience does she bring?
She has practiced as a mental health clinician for 20 years, including work in outpatient, ACT team, and clinical case management settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Nancy holds an LMSW and is based in Michigan. Her license number is MI LMSW 6801085916.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available with her?
She offers a range of remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling appointments according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English