Maxine Brown-Sartor, LPC

Maxine Brown-Sartor is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with eight years of experience. She works with adults and teens on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, and related issues. She also addresses trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, sleeping problems, intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.

She began working in schools as a school counselor and later supported families as a behavioral specialist. That work included behavior modification with parents and children, and individual and group therapy delivered in home settings. She has also connected parents to community resources such as Family Connections and developmental pediatrics to help arrange special education services.

Her approach is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then helps people identify small changes they can try. She teaches techniques like positive self-talk, mindfulness, journaling, and problem-focused steps to shift unhelpful thoughts and actions.

Maxine draws on her experience as a parent of a child with special needs to inform how she talks with caregivers and young people about daily frustration and resilience. She has guided work on social skills, independent living skills, and building self-esteem.

She watches for signs of self-harm and brings that into assessment when needed. She models tools in session and asks clients to practice between meetings, since change usually involves steady effort rather than one conversation.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling before booking.

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