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My Approach to Therapy

Therapy is a space to step back and make sense of what you’re experiencing.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. Together, we slow things down and look at the emotional responses and relationship dynamics shaping your experience.

 

Therapy isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s about understanding yourself and developing new ways of responding that feel more natural and intentional.

This work goes beyond surface-level advice. We focus on what’s driving your experiences so meaningful, lasting change becomes possible.

Because of how I structure my practice, our work is consistent, focused, and tailored to you.

What Therapy With Me Often Looks Like

Our work together is intentional, practical, and focused. Sessions are where you can bring what matters most — a difficult conversation, a recurring pattern, or something that doesn’t sit right.

In our sessions, we often focus on:

• Understanding emotional patterns
• Exploring relationship dynamics and communication
• Strengthening coping and emotional regulation skills
• Developing greater self-awareness and clarity
• Identifying practical steps that support meaningful change

 

​My goal is to help you feel confident in your decisions and connected to yourself and the people in your life.

Therapy Is a Collaborative Process

Therapy works best as a partnership.

 

Rather than telling you what to do, I work alongside you to understand your experiences and what matters most to you.

 

Together, we explore what’s working, what feels stuck, and what may help you move forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches

Every person’s story is different, so therapy should be tailored to you.

I draw from several evidence-based approaches depending on your needs, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples
• Attachment-based approaches
• Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed)
• Mindfulness and somatic awareness
• Trauma-informed therapy

These approaches support insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and help create lasting change.

Therapy Moves at Your Pace

Therapy isn’t about rushing to find answers.

It’s about exploring your experiences honestly, processing emotions safely, and moving forward at a pace that feels right for you.

 

Some sessions focus on reflection and insight. Others are more practical and solution-focused. Most are a balance of both.

Considering Therapy?

You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting.

 

Often, the first step is simply beginning the conversation.

 

You can schedule your first session online in just a few minutes.

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Mae Winters, LPC | Online Telehealth Therapy for Anxiety, Relationship Stress, and Life Transitions
Serving Adults & Couples in Virginia, Maine, Connecticut, and Vermont

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