Hello and welcome! First, I want to acknowledge you for taking the next step to receiving support and help with whatever you are currently experiencing - that takes courage and energy to take care of yourself.
My name is Maureen and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. I have over 5 years of experience working with individuals on various aspects of life, including substance abuse and dependence, addiction within the family dynamic, issues within the family dynamic, various mental health issues, and managing through various life transitions. Specifically, I have experience working in outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment clinics, inpatient substance abuse treatment, college mental health counseling, group counseling, life coaching and care management.
My therapeutic approach when working with clients is first and foremost, to meet you where you are. I believe there is a lot of power in allowing the client to discover and utilize autonomy in the counseling process. I will also provide you with concrete tools to begin utilizing, so you can begin to find relief in whatever you are seeking. I utilize techniques and approaches from cognitive-behavioral therapy (identifying the way we think that may be problematic or disruptive, challenging those thoughts and patterns and changing them to change the way behave and feel), person-centered therapy (allowing the client to play the lead role in their therapy, without judgement from the therapist and unconditionally accepting and supporting you despite what you bring to therapeutic experience), and motivational interviewing (beginning with your existing motivation, discovering underutilized existing motivation, and creating new motivations to create change in your life).
Again, I acknowledge you for taking the next step to providing relief and taking care of yourself. I view the mind and our mental health equally as important as our physical health and I believe mental health care is imperative to continued health, growth and life. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue
NY LMHC 007728
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Maureen has been awesome help! I was skeptical on therapy and this platform working but she met me where I was at and has really helped me with the process. She’s kind, understanding, and a good listener. She offers solid advice without judgement. It’s nice to have an outsiders opinion and help me get back to a central thinking space when life is going crazy.
Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Maureen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I have recently started working with Maureen, she is a great match for me. I feel heard and can notice more about myself as I aspire to grow for myself, not for others. With counseling I was hesitant on opening up about my personal life. Her introduction was smooth and made me feel at ease. Thank you so much!
Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with Maureen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Maureen is fantastic. She provides a space that I feel very comfortable in, is kind and competent, and I feel better after our sessions.
Written on Aug 06, 2020 after therapy with Maureen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far working with Maureen has been great. She always has very helpful feedback and asks questions that get towards the root of the issue. I am looking forward to continuing working with her.
Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with Maureen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Maureen is a caring therapist. When I read her questions or responses, I know she’s read message I sent. Regardless of the large amount I sent. With her, I feel recognized.
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Maureen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Very caring, professional and effective counselor. Wouldn’t want anyone else!
Written on Mar 30, 2020 after therapy with Maureen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties