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Maureen Connell

Maureen Connell

LMFT

New York

Collaborative therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, New York / 001368
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Relationship work
    • Skill building

    About Maureen

    Maureen Connell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New York. She brings 15 years of clinical experience helping people who are carrying stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. Maureen aims to make the first step toward change less daunting by offering steady support and practical guidance.

    Her approach centers on building an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most. She uses client-centered work to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck and want clearer reasons to move forward.

    Maureen also integrates attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills that reduce distress and improve daily coping. These methods are applied with attention to each person’s background and values.

    She has worked with a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, LGBT issues, body image, addiction, trauma, and life transitions like divorce or midlife change. Maureen pays attention to family of origin patterns and cultural context when those topics matter to a client.

    People who choose her often want a collaborative, practical process. She helps clients set small, realistic goals and practice skills between sessions. For those ready to begin, she supports the step-by-step work of building more satisfying routines and relationships.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for change and building motivation in small steps. It tends to be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about a next move. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current feelings and patterns; online sessions can help untangle these patterns through guided conversation and reflection.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maureen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in together and adjusting strategies over time rather than committing to a single path from the start.

    Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to keep up. Online work can also make it simpler to include brief check-ins or skill-practice between full sessions. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking to make sure they fit your schedule and comfort level.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Maureen address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns, along with topics like LGBT issues, body image, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her work is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing an open, nonjudgmental space and practical steps like skill practice and goal setting.

    What is her professional background?

    She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in New York.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English and Maureen accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Maureen?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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