About Mary
Mary Agnes "Maggie" Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) who offers calm, straightforward care. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, grief, depression, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. Maggie aims to meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels safe and useful.
She uses a range of approaches to match each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice difficult thoughts and focus on meaningful action. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports understanding and naming feelings that affect relationships. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and reshapes those stories into more helpful ones.
With six years of professional experience in Tennessee, Maggie has supported people navigating trauma, abuse, compassion fatigue, and identity concerns related to LGBT and gender dysphoria. She also works with practical life problems such as career questions, adoption and foster care issues, communication conflicts, and the fallout from disasters or immigration stress.
Maggie aims to be respectful and sensitive in every session. She listens first, then builds a plan together that fits each person’s goals. The work may include short-term problem solving or deeper exploration depending on what the client wants.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules sessions based on therapist availability. Costs vary with location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Maggie's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and sleep struggles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and naming emotions that affect relationships and closeness, which can help with intimacy-related concerns. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people repeat about themselves and helps rewrite those stories in ways that reduce shame and open new choices.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maggie will work together with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means starting with what feels most relevant and adapting as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also lets people continue care across different routines and locations, as long as the chosen session format fits the person's schedule and needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maggie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleeping issues, grief, depression, and intimacy and self-esteem struggles, plus related concerns like trauma, compassion fatigue, and LGBT issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is respectful and practical. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's goals and needs.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and life concerns in Tennessee.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients.
How are session formats arranged?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available.
How do costs and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.