Maurice Fairley

Practical, skills-based therapy for life challenges

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Anger, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Maurice

Maurice Fairley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who brings eight years of clinical experience to his work.

Background and approach

He holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and the bio lists a background treating trauma, depression, anger, and anxiety across age groups. Maurice combines structured, evidence-informed methods with practical problem solving to address emotional and behavioral challenges.

Maurice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside trauma-focused approaches and solution-oriented strategies to help clients develop new coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns. He draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and to help people explore personal goals.

His approach blends collaborative goal-setting with concrete, skills-based work to support progress on concerns such as stress, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem, parenting, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. Clients can expect an emphasis on clear skills, measurable steps, and adaptable strategies tailored to individual needs.

Maurice accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering several online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

How Maurice Integrates Approaches in Online Therapy

Maurice often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change thinking patterns and behaviors that maintain anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on practical skills like thought records and behavioral experiments that can be practiced between sessions to build coping capacity. He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of traumatic experiences, working to reduce trauma-related symptoms and to promote emotional regulation and safer daily functioning.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Maurice works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address, then adapts methods so treatment feels relevant and manageable. Clients are involved in setting priorities and tracking progress so the approach can shift as needs change.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access care from different locations. These options allow for flexible scheduling and ongoing contact between sessions when helpful, supporting steady momentum toward goals while accommodating each client's routine and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maurice commonly address?

Maurice works with a wide range of issues including anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. He also has additional focus on men's issues and young adult issues.

What is Maurice's therapeutic style like?

He emphasizes practical, skills-based methods that combine structured cognitive-behavioral work with solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques. Sessions typically include collaborative goal-setting and exercises aimed at shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How long has Maurice been practicing?

Maurice has eight years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on concerns such as trauma, depression, anger, and anxiety.

What are Maurice's credentials and where is he located?

He is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina with credential number NC LCMHC 12545. He practices from North Carolina and provides services to clients in English.

Can I work with Maurice from outside the United States?

Yes, Maurice accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located outside the U.S.

Which session formats does he offer?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy with Maurice?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Anger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Men's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English