- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose
About Maureen
Dr. Maureen O'Shea is a California psychologist with more than 30 years of experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and other concerns that leave someone feeling worn down or unsure what comes next.
She meets people who are struggling after a loss, a change in work or relationships, or ongoing worry that gets in the way of daily life. She pays particular attention to problems connected to attachment and abandonment, caregiver strain, and persistent shame or guilt. Life purpose is listed among the focus areas she helps people think through.
In sessions she aims to build an open environment for talking through thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations focus on what is happening now, and on practical ways to manage distress between meetings. She encourages honest discussion about expectations and priorities so goals stay realistic and useful.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and to improve coping. That can include learning new ways to handle triggers, strengthening communication skills, and practicing strategies for calmer moments. She supports people working through social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues with clear, stepwise attention.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Dr. O'Shea works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical changes. One approach helps people learn specific ways to manage anxiety and stress through breathing, attention skills, and stepwise behavioral changes. Another approach targets reactions after trauma, using structured methods to reduce reactivity and build safer responses to reminders of past events.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current problems, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which method to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps and what does not.
Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can schedule meetings between other commitments. These practical benefits help therapy work within everyday routines without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues such as attachment problems, guilt, and isolation.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She focuses on open discussion of current thoughts and feelings and practical steps to manage distress between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has more than 30 years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a CA Psychologist 12720 and is based in California.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.