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Dr. Maurice Stewart, LCSW-R

Calm, practical support for stress and anxiety

36 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Maurice

Dr. Maurice Stewart is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people manage stress and anxiety. He works with individuals facing depression, bipolar symptoms, substance concerns, anger, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

He also supports people coping with career changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions. He focuses on clear, respectful conversation and practical steps. Sessions are shaped to each person’s needs, with goals set together early on.

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Background and approach

He emphasizes compassion and straightforward guidance rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans. Across a long career, Maurice has learned to balance listening with active problem solving. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to everyday life.

That can mean building coping skills, changing unhelpful patterns, or working through feelings about loss and change. Appointments move at a pace that feels right for the client. Maurice aims to help people leave sessions with something to try between meetings.

The work can include short-term strategies and longer-term exploration depending on what someone wants. People often come for help when stress or anxiety start to interfere with daily life. Maurice offers a steady, experienced presence and practical tools to help manage symptoms and make meaningful changes.

He welcomes conversations about goals, options, and next steps.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Dr. Stewart uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; this helps when stress or symptoms get in the way of daily routines. Another approach centers on understanding relationship patterns and emotional triggers so people can communicate more clearly and reduce recurring conflicts or intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to identify priorities, tries methods that fit those goals, and adjusts the plan over time based on what is helping most. Clients are invited to give feedback and to shape the pace and focus of sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face when schedules allow. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in during a workday. Live chat or texting can help keep momentum between sessions or provide a written way to reflect on progress. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize respectful, practical conversation. He listens first, then works with clients to set goals and try concrete strategies between appointments.
What is his professional experience?
He has 36 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on file?
He is listed as LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Which languages are used and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
36 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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