Maureen Colligan

Compassionate clinician offering practical coping strategies

LPC, LPCC New Mexico

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Maureen

Maureen Colligan brings 30 years of clinical experience to her work with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She meets each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes practical strategies alongside empathic listening to help clients move toward greater functioning and purpose. Licensed in New Mexico and Pennsylvania as an LPC and LPCC, Maureen draws on evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused approaches while remaining client-centered in her stance.

She also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, isolation, guilt and shame, and financial stress. Maureen accepts international clients and offers a range of remote session options to fit different schedules and preferences.

Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Change

Maureen commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy when working with clients remotely. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy attends to the effects of past traumatic events and uses structured interventions to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore their concerns, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques to suit how the client responds. This shared decision-making helps tailor interventions so they feel relevant and manageable for the individual.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it possible to continue work from home, while traveling, or during busy weeks, and they support a steady therapeutic rhythm that can reinforce new skills and coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maureen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression, plus related issues like caregiver stress, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral strategies and trauma-focused techniques, tailoring methods to match each persons needs and preferences.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Maureen has practiced for 30 years, applying that clinical background to a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is Maureen licensed to practice?

She holds licensure as an LPC and LPCC with registrations PA LPC PC007425 and NM LPCC CCMH0203321 and is based in New Mexico.

Can nonlocal clients work with this therapist?

Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English to accommodate people outside the therapists state.

Which session formats are available?

Clients may choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their schedule and comfort.

What should I know about cost and payment?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Maureen?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, New Mexico

Languages

English