- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Maxine
Maxine Brown-Sartor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on parenting concerns and related stressors. She speaks plainly and listens closely, helping parents and individuals find practical steps to feel more capable and calm. Her style suits people who want clear, doable tools they can use between sessions.
She draws on eight years of experience in schools and community settings. That background includes work as a school counselor and a behavioral specialist supporting families with behavior strategies.
Background and approach
She has helped connect parents with community supports and special education resources for children with developmental needs. Her approach centers on collaborative problem solving. She uses client-centered methods to hear each person’s priorities, then offers techniques like mindfulness, journaling, and positive self-talk to shift habits and thinking.
Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical alternatives. Maxine has provided individual and group work in homes and community settings. She has supported social skills, independent living skills, and self-esteem for children with special needs.
Being a parent of a child with special needs gives her a firsthand understanding of everyday frustration and fatigue that caregivers can face. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space and to evaluate for safety concerns like self-harm when needed. Sessions emphasize small, repeatable practices and realistic goals so people can notice steady progress over time.
What Maxine works with
Everything Maxine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Maxine helps people with.
- 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
Approaches Maxine lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting support
Maxine often blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. Client-centered work means she follows the parent or individual’s priorities and asks questions to clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new, more useful ways of thinking and acting to reduce stress and improve problem solving. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to notice emotions and calm the body, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and overwhelming moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. Sessions include demonstration and practice so people know how to use tools between meetings and track what works best.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy caregivers and adults. Video calls let the therapist observe interactions and coach skills in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in fits a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or journaling prompts when messaging is more convenient. These options make it easier to keep momentum, fit therapy into a schedule, and try techniques in the moments they matter.
Questions people ask about Maxine
What concerns can Maxine help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, grief, anger, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then teaches techniques such as mindfulness, journaling, and cognitive tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in school and community settings, including roles as a school counselor and behavioral specialist.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as SC LPC, and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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