Maryleigh King, LMSW

Maryleigh King is a licensed social worker who helps adults facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to make each session feel calm and focused. Her style is warm and direct, with practical steps clients can try between meetings.

Maryleigh uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered work. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and clarify what matters to them. Sessions often include concrete strategies for stress, coping, and improving communication.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and six years of clinical experience. Maryleigh describes her role as walking alongside people during transitions and losses. She focuses on building steadier day-to-day skills rather than quick fixes.

In sessions she balances emotional support with problem-solving. That might mean talking through grief, practicing grounding for anxiety, or mapping steps after a breakup or job shift. She also addresses issues like codependency, shame, and career concerns in plain terms.

Maryleigh offers therapy in English and works with people from Michigan and beyond. She accepts international clients and provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Her aim is to help each person find clearer direction and more manageable routines.

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Maryleigh often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can try small changes and see real effects in daily life.

She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and act on them despite difficult emotions. ACT focuses on noticing inner experience, choosing what matters, and taking committed steps toward those goals.

Client-centered work is part of her approach as well, meaning sessions prioritize the person’s pace and perspective. That style helps people feel heard while they identify practical next steps for issues like grief, communication problems, or career shifts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maryleigh will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts techniques as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face-to-face for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter updates, homework check-ins, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.