Meet Maggie Malone, LCSW

A therapist for anxious, heart-led women who want to stop just surviving and start thriving

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Welcome!

I'm Maggie Malone (she/her), a licensed clinical social worker, and the founder of Rosebud Psychotherapy.

If you've landed here, there's a good chance you're someone who holds a lot together for a lot of people. Someone who cares deeply, feels things intensely, and has probably been told at some point that you're "too much" or "too sensitive." Maybe you've spent years putting yourself last, spinning in anxiety, or trying to logic your way out of feelings that just won't quit.

I started Rosebud because I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation — warm, honest, occasionally a little silly, and always deeply human. My office (virtual or in-person) is a place where the messy, complicated, full version of you is not just tolerated but genuinely welcomed.

Whether you’re struggling to prioritize yourself, trying to figure out lots of big emotions, feeling burned out and bitter, or just need a caring, safe place to talk, I’m here to help.

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What Therapy With Me Actually Looks Like

Therapy with me isn't just talking about your week and leaving with a vague sense of being heard. Though we do talk about your week and being heard is a very important part of our work!

Here's what you can expect beyond “just talking”:

We'll make space for your feelings. A lot of people have learned to stuff, avoid, or rush past their emotions. We slow it down. We make space for things to land. You don't have to perform being okay here.

We'll get curious about your patterns. Why do you keep ending up in the same situations? Why does saying "no" feel impossible? Why does rest feel like guilt? Understanding why we do what we do is often the first thing that loosens its grip on us.

You'll leave with actual tools. Insight is valuable, but it's rarely enough on its own. I'm trained in evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), which means you'll build a real, personalized toolkit for navigating anxiety, relationships, emotions, and life.

We'll zoom out when it matters. Your struggles don't exist in a vacuum. I look at what's happening for you in the context of your relationships, your family history, your community, and the broader world — including the very real ways that sexism, racism, ableism, and other systems of oppression shape our mental health and our sense of self. Your pain isn't just a "you" problem, and I won't treat it like one.

I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self-Compassion, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I'm also specially trained in Group Psychotherapy and hold over 100 hours of continuing education in group work specifically — which is rarer than you'd think, and something I'm genuinely passionate about. For couples, I am certified in the Prepare/Enrich Model and pull from the Gottman Method.

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  • You’re down with a therapist who is kind, honest, and a bit silly and nerdy

  • You’re tired of feeling walked over and resentful in your relationships

  • You’re not looking for a quick fix, but you are looking for a space to feel seen and heard, complete with handy tools and gentle accountability.

  • You want a space that affirms your identities and honors both your pain and your strengths.

  • You’ve tried “just thinking positively” and are ready to go deeper than that.

  • You value authenticity, softness, humor, and social justice—all wrapped into your healing work.

We Might Be a Good Fit, If . . .

Ready to work together?

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Who I Work With

I specialize in working with primarily adult women who are dealing with:

  • Anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout

  • People-pleasing, perfectionism, and the exhausting pressure of never feeling "enough"

  • Low self-esteem and self-doubt

  • Codependency and relationship patterns that leave you feeling drained

  • Substance use concerns and the impact of growing up in a home shaped by addiction

  • Childhood trauma, including emotionally immature parents and parentification

  • Perinatal and postpartum life

  • Life transitions and identity exploration

In addition to individual therapy, I also offer secular premarital counseling for couples and specialize in group therapy.

I facilitate DBT skills groups, women's process groups, and yes, a Dungeons & Dragons therapy group because the healing that happens in community is something individual therapy simply can't replicate.

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You May Be a Good Fit If…

You're in the right place if:

  • You want a therapist who is warm, direct, and refreshingly human — not a blank-faced professional who nods and says "how does that make you feel?"

  • You're tired of feeling resentful, invisible, or like everyone else's needs matter more than yours

  • You're not looking for a quick fix, but you are ready to do real work — with support, tools, and some genuine accountability

  • You want your full identity acknowledged and affirmed, not minimized or ignored

  • You've tried journaling, self-help books, and "just thinking positively" and you're ready for something that goes a little deeper

  • You value authenticity, humor, social justice, and a therapy space that feels like it was built for people like you

My Guiding Values

Compassion

Authenticity

Advocacy

Empowerment

Humor

Credentials & Experience

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  • University of Georgia - B.S. in Psychology

  • Smith College School for Social Work - M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work

  • Clinical Social Work License in GA (LCSW)

  • Member of the Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work; Culture of Care Committee Member

  • Board Member of Atlanta Group Psychotherapy Society (AGPS) and Member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)

  • Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

  • Advanced Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Over 100 hours of Continuing Education on Group Therapy

  • Ongoing trainings on substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-informed care, somatic practices, exposure and response prevention, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, compassion-focused therapy, substance use disorders, anti-racism, group psychotherapy, and more

Ready to get started?

If you’re curious about individual therapy, group work, or just want to ask a few questions before diving in, you can reach out anytime. I’d love to connect and see if we’re a good fit.