Maureen McEachen , LCSW, LICSW

Maureen McEachen is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She works with clients facing addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship concerns, and the strain of caregiving. Maureen also supports people dealing with sleep trouble, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to aging or serious illness.

She uses practical, down-to-earth methods in sessions. Maureen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to build trust and focus on what the person needs in the moment.

Maureen has about 10 years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. Her background includes work in mental health and depression in the Washington, DC area and a later move to California where she focused more on coping and life transitions. She also completed a specialty credential in hospice and palliative care with an emphasis on supporting people through serious illness and loss.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Maureen aims to help people develop skills they can use between meetings. She helps clients set small, manageable steps toward better sleep, steadier mood, clearer communication, or greater life purpose.

People who reach out can expect straightforward guidance and a calm, steady presence. Maureen invites those coping with change or loss to talk through what matters and to shape a path forward together.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Maureen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and move toward actions that reflect their values. ACT supports work on grief, anxiety, and life transitions by shifting focus from fighting feelings to building a meaningful life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for change. CBT is useful for depression, sleep problems, and managing anxiety through skill building. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how she builds trust and adapts sessions to each person's needs.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Maureen will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their situation. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have a regular, face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling, and quick ways to stay connected between sessions. These options make it easier to balance therapy with work, caregiving, and other commitments.