Rosemary Lough, LCSW, LICSW

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Compassionate, goal-focused support for life changes

Details

Name	Rosemary Lough
Credentials	LCSW, LICSW
Based in	Maine
Licensed in	Rhode Island, Maine
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Rosemary

Rosemary Lough is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She brings two decades of clinical experience in the New England area and offers steady, practical support for people navigating life changes. Her style is warm and down-to-earth.

She listens first and works with each person to set clear goals.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on small, doable steps that match a person’s needs and pace. Rosemary emphasizes strengths and what is already working in someone’s life. She blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques.

She also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people sort thoughts, manage strong feelings, and rebuild routines like sleep and work. The choice of methods is decided together with the client. Over twenty years of practice give her experience with trauma, long-term mental health concerns, and grief that often accompanies illness or life transitions.

She aims to make progress that feels meaningful rather than rushed. Rosemary encourages clients to set their own objectives and tracks progress toward those goals. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with room for empathy and reflection.

Rosemary invites people who want an active, collaborative approach to managing stress, improving relationships, and coping with major life changes.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Rosemary works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Depression
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Rosemary among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rosemary among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rosemary among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rosemary among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rosemary among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rosemary among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rosemary directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rosemary directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches that guide online sessions

Rosemary commonly draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their struggles, which can be useful for grief, trauma, and shifting identity after change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to teach practical skills in noticing thoughts and values-driven action, helpful for anxiety, depression, and managing difficult moods.

She also brings client-centered techniques into online work, creating space for people to lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports. Together the client and therapist decide which approaches feel most useful; finding the right method is a collaborative process and may shift over time as goals change.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face connection and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing check-ins and coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping momentum between meetings.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Rosemary help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and collaborative. She listens, helps set clear goals, and works in small steps that fit each person’s pace and needs.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has about 20 years of clinical experience in the New England area, including work with trauma, long-term mental health concerns, and grief related to medical or life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Maine.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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