Maggie Mahaffey

Maggie Mahaffey, MS, LCMHCA

Background

Maggie (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate (LCMHCA) and a graduate of CAS’ Fellowship Training Program.  She has a Masters degree from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and a Bachelor’s in Nutrition Science from North Carolina State University. Given her lifetime passion for food and interest in the way food connects us to ourselves and our communities, Maggie put her nutrition education to use as a nutrition counselor, prior to returning to school for her Master’s degree. Her passion for food, for people, and her growing interest in the counseling component of the work lead her to pursue specialization as a counselor in the field of eating disorders. Maggie has had extensive training in the treatment of eating disorders and psychotherapeutic approaches and is working towards her Certification as an Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). Maggie feels passionate about providing counseling to children, teens, and adults with a wide range of mental health challenges.

Philosophy

Maggie is passionate about her work, dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. Maggie believes in the connection between the body, mind, and spirit; and is committed to creating a therapy space where clients can explore those connections and life’s big questions with support and safety. Maggie’s work focuses on empowering her clients to build and/or restore a relationship with themselves and with food that reflects a strengthened sense of self-worth and security. Maggie’s practice is founded on person-centered therapy and attachment theory. She incorporates modalities such as EFT, CBT, DBT, as well as strengths-based and relational psychodynamic approaches.

Joy

Maggie finds joy in spending time with family and friends, going to concerts, trying out new restaurants and recipes, long walks and hikes with her partner and pup, and reading a good book.

Maggie sees clients in our SW Durham office and by Telehealth.