Maggie Ives (she/her), MSW, LGSW
Location: Andover
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Eating Disorders, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Trauma, Veterans, Parent Support, High Conflict Families
Client focus: Children (6+), teens, young adults, adults, families
Treatment approach: Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Psychoeducation
Availability: Please contact me for my most up-to-date availability.
Hey there 🙂 Thanks for visiting this page to learn more about me. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult and sometimes anxiety-provoking experience. If you feel like I may be a good fit for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email!
I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of St. Thomas in 2021. Since then, I have worked in a variety of settings as a therapist including children’s day treatment, outpatient therapy, and adolescent residential treatment for eating disorders. I currently hold a LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker) license and am working towards my LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) license.
I strive to be a warm, validating, compassionate therapist who meets all clients where they are at. I believe that you are the expert of your own life and my goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions and heal. I want all clients to feel comfortable and safe in therapy, and I create this space by listening, providing validation, and getting to know you, your interests, and your life story. Once rapport and trust have been built, I will gently challenge you in ways that feel supportive and helpful towards your progress and goals.
While we will be talking about a lot of difficult or vulnerable topics in therapy, I believe that there is also space for humor, sarcasm, and light-hearted topics. Because human connection is SO important in this work, here are some of my favorite things to help you get to know me better:
Spending time with friends and family
Reading (especially psychological thrillers)
Playing board/card games (wingspan and cribbage have been some recent favorites)
Baking (cookies and banana bread!!)
Listening to true crime podcasts
Swimming
Listening to Taylor Swift on repeat
Making lists 🙂
Jokes/puns/sarcasm
Playing badminton
Watching Gopher Hockey