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Maureen Farrell

Practical, collaborative therapy for life transitions

LCSW New York

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Maureen

Maureen Farrell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who brings eight years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and life changes, and strengthen self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Her background includes working with depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and concerns related to eating and career transitions. Maureen draws from a range of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies.

She aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore goals, build practical coping skills, and clarify their priorities. Her approach balances short-term problem solving with attention to longer-standing patterns that affect daily life.

Clients seeking assistance with isolation or loneliness, panic symptoms, seasonal mood shifts, communication problems, or questions around life purpose may find her perspective helpful. Maureen works in English and maintains a professional practice in New York, offering support to those ready to take steps toward clearer thinking and greater resilience.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Remote Care

Maureen uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and many practical day-to-day challenges. She also integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so the person feels heard and supported while working toward their goals. Motivational interviewing is another tool she employs to strengthen motivation and support change when clients feel stuck.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Maureen approaches this collaboratively. She will discuss goals, preferences, and the challenges a person brings, then tailor techniques from these approaches to fit the individual rather than use a single fixed method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients in New York to engage in short-term solution work or longer-term exploration while fitting therapy into busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maureen often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and depression as well as bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends collaborative, client-centered support with practical skills-based work, focusing on both immediate problem solving and understanding longer-term patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maureen has eight years of professional experience providing mental health services in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the New York license number NY LCSW 093465 and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Maureen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTEating disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English