Maureen Colligan , LPC, LPCC

Maureen Colligan is a licensed counselor with 30 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She practices in New Mexico and brings a steady, respectful presence to sessions. Her approach aims to make difficult problems feel more manageable and understandable.

She focuses on practical conversations that meet people where they are. Maureen adapts the pace and style of sessions to each person's needs, listening first and then offering tools that fit day-to-day life. She pays attention to the emotional impact of life events such as loss and past abuse, and helps people rebuild confidence and motivation.

Her work also addresses concerns that often come with major life transitions. That includes caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, divorce and separation, money or financial worries, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She also supports people dealing with family conflict, control or communication difficulties, and issues tied to military service.

Maureen blends client-centered listening with focused techniques to change unhelpful thinking and to set small, concrete goals. For people affected by traumatic events she uses trauma-focused methods to reduce symptoms and to restore a sense of control. She aims for clear steps that can be tried between sessions.

People who choose her can expect a calm, compassionate guide who outlines options and helps pick what will help most. She emphasizes collaboration, steady support, and practical next steps toward greater everyday well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Maureen often uses client-centered therapy, which means she begins by listening closely and following each person's priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their goals and pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another common tool she uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different ways of responding; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Maureen will discuss options, try methods together, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. She focuses on clear goals and small changes that can be tested between sessions so progress is visible and practical.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, pacing, and the type of interaction people prefer.