Maryleigh King , LMSW

Maryleigh King is a licensed therapist who earned a Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and brings a clinically informed, human-centered approach to her practice.

She works with adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, difficulty with emotional regulation, and patterns of unhealthy coping. She also supports people pursuing personal or professional growth and greater self-efficacy. Her practice focuses on helping clients build skills, process loss and change, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Maryleigh approaches therapy with deep respect for each person s experience and a strong belief in the potential for change with support. She is warm, present, engaged, compassionate, and genuine in her work. Maryleigh views it as an honor to hold space for clients and to walk alongside them as they move toward the next version of themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Maryleigh King

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life changes by building psychological flexibility. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a nonjudgmental, empathic environment where the client s perspective guides the process. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Maryleigh King works with clients to identify which approach or combination of approaches aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses. This partnership helps ensure the work feels relevant and meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and allow people to engage with licensed professionals and therapists from locations that suit them.