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Maureen Connell

Practical relationship help with skill-based therapy

LMFT New York

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Maureen

Maureen Connell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New York. She brings 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem.

Background and approach

Maureen helps people who are navigating relationship concerns and LGBTQ-related challenges. She focuses on creating a straightforward, compassionate space to talk about what matters most.

Her approach blends practical tools with focused listening. She uses Gottman Method principles to help people improve communication and reduce conflict.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at connection patterns that affect relationships. Maureen often includes cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts.

She also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Sessions tend to focus on small, useful changes a person can try between meetings.

She has helped people work through specific problems such as abandonment, body image, and family of origin issues. Maureen also supports clients dealing with substance concerns, domestic violence history, and post-traumatic stress in ways that prioritize safety and pacing.

Maureen aims to match the pace of treatment to each person. She works with people to set clear goals and track progress.

Her style is warm, direct, and practical, focused on building skills and stronger connections.

How relational approaches translate to online therapy

Maureen uses Gottman Method ideas and attachment-based work to focus on how people connect and communicate. Gottman-informed work involves clear exercises for talking and listening, and it helps people practice better day-to-day interactions. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns of closeness and distance to understand why people react the way they do in relationships, which can help with anxiety and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques as progress is made. Clients and therapist set practical goals together and try out tools between sessions to see what helps.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and varied needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and LGBT concerns. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, communication problems, addiction, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes listening with practical skills work. She uses clear, goal-focused sessions that include communication practice and emotion regulation techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maureen has 15 years of professional work experience as a clinician in mental health settings. That experience informs her practical approach to treatment.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - and practices out of New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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 in

New York

Languages

English