Maxine Brown-Sartor offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or life changes.
01About Maxine
Maxine Brown-Sartor offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or life changes. She writes and speaks plainly, listens closely, and helps clients find small steps that add up. Her background as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) guides how she structures sessions and sets goals with each person.
She draws on eight years of clinical experience in schools and community settings. That work included school counseling, behavioral support for families, and individual and group sessions in homes.
Background and approach
She has helped parents connect with community services and supported people working on social skills, independent living, and self-esteem. Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused. Sessions involve learning practical tools such as mindfulness, positive self-talk, and journaling.
She teaches ways to notice and change negative thinking patterns and encourages clients to practice new skills between sessions. She pays attention to safety and will evaluate for self-harm behaviors when needed. Maxine aims to keep sessions nonjudgmental and understanding while also asking clients to engage in the work that leads to change.
She also brings personal insight from parenting a child with special needs to her clinical perspective. People often choose her when they want clear strategies for coping, support through trauma or loss, or help managing relationships and family stress. She combines practical techniques with steady listening so clients can move forward at a manageable pace.
02Credentials
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 7207 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1659713493 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maxine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Intellectual disability
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Young adult issues
Methods Maxine names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Maxine names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people name their goals and strengths, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often includes simple exercises and homework such as thought records and behavioral experiments, which help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life transitions.
Mindfulness Therapy uses brief attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques can support people dealing with stress, trauma reactions, and emotional overwhelm by training calmer responses to difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try techniques during sessions, and adjust methods based on what works best. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the client's needs, preferences, and day-to-day life.
Online sessions make regular care easier to fit into a busy schedule. Video calls approximate face-to-face meetings, phone sessions work well when a video connection is not possible, and live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options let people access therapy from different locations, reduce travel, and offer flexibility around work, school, or caregiving duties.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, addictions, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens closely, sets clear goals, and teaches tools like mindfulness, journaling, and cognitive techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in school and community settings, providing individual and group sessions and behavioral support to families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as SC LPC, and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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