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Maureen Connell

Compassionate therapy focused on practical change

LMFT New York

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Maureen

Maureen Connell is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New York who draws on 15 years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She uses evidence-informed methods to help clients explore self-esteem and motivation, as well as LGBT-related concerns, while attending to issues like attachment wounds, communication struggles, and life transitions. Her style emphasizes collaboration and empathy, creating space for honest expression without judgment.

Maureen integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, attachment-aware work to trace relational patterns, and client-centered listening to prioritize each person’s experience. She also brings experience with topics including addiction, domestic violence, family of origin dynamics, and healing after trauma.

Maureen aims to empower clients to take practical steps toward more fulfilling relationships and greater self-understanding. Her practice supports people navigating midlife questions, identity and multicultural concerns, and efforts to rebuild self-love and purpose.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Maureen incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be applied to issues like anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem. She also uses attachment-based work to explore relationship patterns and emotional responses that stem from early bonds, useful for improving communication and intimacy in current relationships. Client-centered therapy rounds out her approach by centering the client’s experience, offering empathic listening and support to help people clarify goals and make meaningful changes.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with remote care. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from New York and beyond while allowing the work to focus on practical strategies, emotional insight, and relational change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns, while also supporting clients with attachment problems, body image, addiction, trauma, and related life challenges.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
The practice draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
Maureen Connell is an LMFT licensed in New York with license number NY LMFT 001368 and practices out of New York.
Does the therapist offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling options.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.

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

Licensed

New York

Languages

English