Maureen Farrell , LCSW

Maureen Farrell is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with eight years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with career stress, ADHD-related challenges, bipolar mood concerns, and women's issues.

Maureen takes a straightforward, person-centered approach. She listens first to understand what matters most and then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as talking through thoughts and feelings in the moment.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse. She also uses solution-focused and motivational strategies to build small, achievable changes. When helpful, psychodynamic ideas are used to look at how past experiences shape current behavior.

Maureen is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns including panic, social anxiety, eating difficulties, compassion fatigue, and the effects of isolation or loss. She supports people navigating life changes, finding purpose, and improving relationships through clearer communication.

Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their needs.

How Maureen’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and priorities. Sessions begin with listening and building trust so treatment follows what the person says they need and want to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and self-esteem struggles.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. It uses gentle questions to clarify values and increase motivation for specific next steps, which can be useful for career shifts, eating concerns, or managing health-related goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maureen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues during deeper conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports quick reflections and reminders between sessions.