Maureen Connell, LMFT
Therapist in New York
Maureen Connell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New York.
- Licensed inNew York
- License001368
- NPI 1811423635
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Maureen
Maureen Connell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New York. She brings 15 years of clinical experience and a calm, straightforward style to sessions. Maureen focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and depression.
She uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand how past relationships affect current ones. Maureen also draws on client-centered work to make sessions collaborative. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when people want clear steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
In the room, she aims to create a nonjudgmental place to talk. Sessions often include practical tools for coping, clearer communication skills, and steps to rebuild self-worth. Maureen encourages small, steady changes that add up over time.
Her background includes a mix of short-term and longer-term work across many concerns. She has supported people facing abandonment, body image struggles, addiction, post-traumatic stress, and life transitions such as divorce and midlife shifts. Cultural and multicultural issues are part of her practice.
Maureen works in plain language and partners with each person to set goals. She helps clients sort through what matters most, pick manageable next steps, and track progress. The focus is on practical change and stronger connections.
Credentials
- LMFT (New York)
- License 001368 · expires August 2028
- NPI
- 1811423635 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maureen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Maureen names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment and Practical Therapies Online
Maureen commonly uses attachment-based ideas to help people notice how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. This approach focuses on improving connection and emotional understanding so people can feel more supported in their relationships.She also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the person's own goals and perspective. That means sessions are guided by what matters most to the client and the therapist offers steady support and reflection. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used when people want concrete techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, such as breathing exercises, thought records, or behavioral experiments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maureen will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, and then choose or blend methods collaboratively. The plan can shift over time as progress and priorities change.
Online formats include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or to avoid using bandwidth, and messaging or live chat work well for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent momentum toward goals.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Maureen help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, LGBT matters, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional areas include attachment problems, abandonment, body image, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
What is Maureen's therapy style like?
Her style blends attachment-based thinking with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral tools. Sessions are collaborative and aim for clear, practical steps people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Maureen has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
People can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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