Maxine Brown-Sartor, LPC

Maxine Brown-Sartor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, addictions, and life changes. She works with teens and adults and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Her style is warm and straightforward, with attention to what each person needs in the moment.

She draws on eight years of counseling experience and a background that includes school counseling, behavioral specialist work, and in-home individual and group therapy. That mix shaped her approach to both young people and adults, and informs how she supports parents managing special-needs care. She knows small daily habits can make a difference for mood, sleep, and self-esteem.

In sessions she listens first, then helps clients test small changes. She teaches skills like positive self-talk, mindfulness, journaling, and practical behavior strategies. Clients are invited to try techniques during and between sessions so progress is tangible.

Her earlier roles included helping families access community supports and special education resources. That experience contributes to clear, hands-on guidance about resources and next steps when those needs arise. She also watches for signs of self-harm and addresses safety when necessary.

Maxine centers session work on collaboration. She encourages clients to set goals they care about and to practice tools that fit their lives. Her aim is to help people move from feeling stuck to managing daily challenges with more confidence.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Maxine uses Client-Centered Therapy to ground each session in the client's priorities. That means most sessions begin with open listening and the therapist reflecting what she hears so clients feel understood. It works well for people who need a calmer, validating space to sort through feelings.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing cravings related to addictions by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maxine collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps shape which skills to practice between sessions and what to focus on during meetings.

If you plan to use online sessions, confirm with the therapist which formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy days, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it simpler to continue care from another location. The therapist will discuss scheduling and practical details so sessions can fit into everyday life.