Therapist profile
Anna McIver, LCSW
Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Maine / LC18208
- NPI1730537879
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaine
About
- Attachment-based work
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills practice
About Anna
Anna McIver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, bipolar disorder, and other life changes.
Her approach centers on listening first and then helping people set clear goals. She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. That mix is used to reduce intense reactions, shift unhelpful thoughts, and build practical coping skills.
In sessions she focuses on attachment patterns and how early relationships influence current behavior. Conversations may look at how people relate to partners, how they handle frustration, and where old coping styles still show up. She also supports people dealing with fertility struggles, postpartum adjustment, and the emotional effects of chronic illness.
Sessions are collaborative and task-focused when needed. Work can include learning emotion regulation tactics, practicing communication skills, and breaking down big problems into small steps. The aim is to make change feel doable instead of overwhelming.
Anna brings a direct yet steady style to therapy. She helps people recognize patterns, test new ways of responding, and track progress over time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Anna uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters most. It helps with motivation, decision-making, and emotional clarity. CBT targets the thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety, teaching specific tools to test thoughts and change patterns.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when intense emotions or relationship conflicts come up. DBT skills training emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative; she will work with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy days and using shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Confirm the exact session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to consistently practice new skills and apply them to real-life moments between appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, intense reactions, and other anger-related concerns as listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style when dealing with anger?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She combines CBT and DBT techniques to teach emotion regulation and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a psychotherapist, holding the LCSW credential and working with a range of mood and relationship issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Maine and is a ME LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the original biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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