- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Maurice
Maurice Fairley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina. He brings eight years of counseling experience and focuses on practical strategies parents can use at home. Maurice writes plainly and keeps sessions goal oriented so busy caregivers can find real changes that fit family life.
Maurice uses clear techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and brief, goal-focused methods. He helps people manage anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and the stress of parenting and life transitions.
Background and approach
Sessions include skill teaching, problem solving, and planning small experiments to try between meetings. People come to him for help with addictions, relationship strain, career stress, bipolar mood challenges, low self-esteem, and trauma. He also supports men and young adults navigating big life steps and role changes.
Maurice aims to make therapy a practical part of daily routines rather than a separate, difficult task. His style is direct but empathic. He listens for patterns, then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals.
Progress is tracked in ways that matter to the client, such as improved sleep, fewer arguments, or better mood stability. Maurice blends short-term, solution-focused work with trauma-informed methods when needed. Parents can expect concrete tools for behavior management, emotional regulation, and rebuilding connection after conflicts.
He encourages follow-through and adapts plans as life changes.
What Maurice works with
Everything Maurice lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Maurice helps people with.
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Men's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maurice lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online parenting support
Maurice commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and managing mood swings.He also applies Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. This method is helpful when someone is unsure about changing habits, dealing with addictions, or wanting to improve parenting routines.
Choosing the right approach happens together. Maurice will talk about what feels most useful, try methods that match your goals, and adjust plans based on what works. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to your needs and your family's schedule.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for parents. Video calls let you use visual cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer no video. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions, get brief coaching, or fit short check-ins into a busy day. These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit around childcare, work, and daily routines.
Questions people ask about Maurice
What kinds of concerns does Maurice address?
Maurice works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and parenting challenges. He also supports clients facing career changes, bipolar symptoms, and stress related to life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses practical, goal-oriented methods that emphasize problem solving and skill building. Sessions often focus on small, doable steps clients can practice between meetings.
What is his professional background?
Maurice has eight years of experience in mental health counseling. He holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and practices as an LCMHC in North Carolina.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in North Carolina and holds the LCMHC credential for that state. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the U.S.?
International clients are accepted. Sessions in English can be scheduled across time zones based on availability.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Maurice?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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