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.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English