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Maria Slaughter, LISW, LCSW, CSW

Social worker for LGBT and hospice care
  • 7 years experience
  • LISW LCSW CSW
  • LGBT grief and hospice

About Maria Slaughter

Maria Slaughter is a social worker with seven years of experience helping people navigate stress, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. She holds LISW, LCSW, and CSW credentials, with LISW standing for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and brings a calm, strengths-based approach to clinical work.

Her practice includes focused support for the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and those coping with trauma, abuse, or compassion fatigue. She also works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related issues, family and relationship difficulties, anger, and adjustment to change. Additional areas of attention include adoption and foster care, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, self-love, and sexuality.

Maria uses client-centered, solution-focused, and mindfulness-oriented strategies alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients set goals, reduce distress, and build practical coping skills. Her work is informed by both professional experience and personal insight, emphasizing a warm and nonjudgmental space for exploration.

Her academic background includes a Master’s Degree in Social Administration from Case Western University, a Bachelor’s Degree from Cleveland State University, and an Associate’s in Liberal Arts from Cuyahoga Community College. Professionally, she has served as an intern at the Cleveland LGBT Community Center, worked with Recovery Resources as an HIV Linkage Specialist and Program Coordinator, and provided behavioral health counseling for people experiencing homelessness at Care Alliance. She currently works full time as a Hospice Social Worker providing emotional support to families in the Atlanta area.

Maria thanks readers for reviewing her profile and acknowledges the significance of taking steps toward mental and overall well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeSelf-loveSexuality

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Slaughter have?

Maria Slaughter has 7 years of experience.

Is Maria Slaughter a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LISW, LCSW, and CSW. License details include OH LISW I.2002410 and GA LCSW CSW008031.

In which languages does Maria Slaughter provide therapy?

Maria Slaughter provides therapy in English.

Where is Maria Slaughter located?

Maria Slaughter is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Maria Slaughter as my therapist?

You can work with Maria Slaughter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maria Slaughter work with international clients?

Yes, Maria Slaughter works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Slaughter cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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Could remote counseling fit your needs?

Many people wonder whether remote counseling can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy is an effective option that often produces outcomes comparable to traditional in-person sessions.

A key benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This makes it easier to fit regular appointments into a busy schedule and can reduce barriers related to travel or time constraints.

Therapists who provide online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change providers if they need a different therapeutic fit. For many people, remote sessions offer a practical, accessible path to consistent support and skill-building without sacrificing professional standards of care.

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