- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Trauma-focused work
About Maureen
Maureen Colligan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 30 years of experience, licensed in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses life purpose concerns and related issues such as caregiver stress, isolation, and relationship conflict.
Maureen focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens to what matters most and helps people sort priorities and next steps. Sessions aim to clarify patterns, reduce overwhelming thoughts, and identify small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods that keep the person’s experience central, and from cognitive behavioral techniques that look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. She also uses solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and trauma-focused methods when past harm needs direct attention. Together these approaches support work on grief, trauma, and shifts in life direction.
Across her career she has worked in varied settings and with a wide range of concerns. She frames treatment as a collaborative process and adjusts the conversation to fit each person’s situation. Practical tools, clear goals, and regular review guide the work so progress is visible.
People commonly come to Maureen when they feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. She helps them name what matters next, break problems into manageable parts, and plan realistic steps toward a clearer sense of direction.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Maureen uses client-centered methods that place the person's experience at the center of sessions. That means the conversation focuses on the client's concerns and priorities, with the therapist responding to what the person brings and adjusting the pace accordingly. This approach helps when someone needs to sort confusing feelings or choose what to work on first.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically include practical exercises and brief homework to test new ways of thinking. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of making changes.
Solution-focused techniques concentrate on small, achievable steps and clear short-term goals. They are useful when someone wants concrete next moves after a life change, such as leaving a job or coping with loss. Trauma-focused methods may be introduced if past events need specific attention, with care taken to match pacing to the person's needs.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process includes regular review so the plan can be adjusted.
The biography does not specify supported session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a quieter setting when needed, and avoid travel time. Ask about session length and format when scheduling to find what best fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, isolation, life purpose, and related relationship or financial concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses client-centered conversation to understand what matters to the person, and combines that with CBT and solution-focused steps to set short-term goals. Trauma-focused methods are used when past harm is central to the problem.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, grief, trauma, and life-direction concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. Her practice is based in New Mexico.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.