Maryleigh King , LMSW

Maryleigh King is a licensed social worker who brings a compassionate, engaged approach to therapy. With a Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University and six years of clinical experience, she supports adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, emotional regulation struggles, and unhealthy coping patterns. She also works with people pursuing personal or professional growth and greater self-efficacy.

Maryleigh practices in a way that centers empathy and presence; she is known for being warm, attentive, and genuine in session. Her training and approach aim to create a collaborative space where individuals can explore difficult feelings, build practical coping skills, and clarify what matters most to them. Maryleigh holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker and indicates she completed graduate social work training and state licensure.

She describes therapy as an honored opportunity to walk alongside someone as they move toward change, growth, and the next version of themselves. Her work blends emotional support with practical strategies to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, and other challenges named in her specialties.

How Maryleigh's Approaches Fit with Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports actions that reflect personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills, often helping with depression, anxiety, and coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and reflects the client's experience to promote insight and self-directed growth.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Maryleigh works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity during transitions. These online options provide flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while working on issues like relationships, grief, trauma, and coping with life changes.