Maryleigh King, LMSW
Compass for Midlife and Change
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- Warm and engaged
- Practical strategies
- Relationship focus
About Maryleigh
Maryleigh works with adults who are navigating transition, career shifts, midlife questions, or the fallout of separation. She also supports people coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, and issues around intimacy and communication. Sessions are aimed at clarifying goals and building skills that fit each person’s life.
Her approach blends several methods to match the needs of each client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful patterns and test new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and actions that matter most. Emotionally-Focused and relationship-centered tools are used when relationship dynamics are part of the concern.
Maryleigh earned a Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University and holds a Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker credential. She brings six years of clinical experience to her work and centers practical problem solving alongside emotional care.
People often come with questions about purpose, parenting, or coping after loss, and Maryleigh helps them set small, doable goals. Her style is engaged and compassionate, aimed at helping each person move toward the next version of themselves.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Maryleigh uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that improve day-to-day life. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful actions even when difficult feelings remain. ACT can help with life transitions and questions of purpose.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That plan can change as needs shift over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use a quiet space, step away during a work break, or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage better.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, midlife crisis, anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, present, and practical. She aims to listen first and then work on small, realistic steps toward change.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and has six years of clinical experience supporting adults through transitions and loss.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker and practices out of Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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