Maureen Colligan, LPC, LPCC

Maureen Colligan is a licensed counselor with 30 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with each person respectfully and with compassion. Maureen aims to tailor conversations and care to what each person actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Maureen holds licenses in Pennsylvania and New Mexico as LPC and LPCC. She draws on methods that focus on the person in front of her and on practical tools to manage problems day to day. Sessions tend to cover current challenges and clear steps to try between meetings.

Her work also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, aging issues, codependency, communication struggles, and feelings of emptiness. Maureen lists Veteran and Armed Forces issues and post-traumatic stress among areas she helps people with, along with life purpose and financial worry.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the plan is shaped by the client’s goals. That can mean talking through painful memories, practicing different ways of thinking, or setting small, achievable goals. Maureen emphasizes steady, respectful support while people make changes.

To begin, she asks people to consider what they want to change and to take the first step toward a more satisfying life. The focus in early sessions is often on setting clear, workaday steps and building confidence to follow them.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely and shapes the conversation around what matters to the client, which can help with stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to change thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in everyday life by setting small experiments and practicing new skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help the client decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what feels helpful in early sessions. That choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or let someone meet without arranging for extra childcare. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance when the plan matches the person’s goals and circumstances.