Meet Maggie Malone, LCSW

A Therapist for Self-Doubting, Caring, and Anxious Women

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Specializing in . . .

  • Anxiety and Stress

  • Self-Esteem Problems, including People-Pleasing and Perfectionism - feeling “not good enough”

  • Codependency, Relationship Concerns, and Effective Communication Skills

  • Substance Use Disorders and Adult Children of Alcoholics/Addiction

  • Childhood Trauma, including Emotionally Immature Parents and Parentification

  • Group Therapy

Welcome!

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

Good news — therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or hyper-clinical to be effective. My mission is to create a space that feels safe enough for you to show up just as you are—messy parts, big feelings, awkward pauses, goofy jokes, ugly crying, and all.

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

Let’s help you reconnect to who you are and give you what you need to live a meaningful, beautiful, messy life.

My Approach to Therapy

If you want the technical nitty-gritty, 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 am a relational, humanist, trauma-informed therapist, so I prioritize our relationship, your expertise on being you, and keep us at a pace that feels safe.

We’ll work together to notice the patterns that no longer serve you, gently shift the ones we can, and build practical tools to help you ride out the waves of life without losing yourself in the process.

I don’t believe that you don’t need to be “fixed”—but I do believe that you deserve support, safety, and space to grow.

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We Might Be a Good Fit, If . . .

  • 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.

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 Connection 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)

  • 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.