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Online therapist

Maureen Griffin

Hopeful, practical support for life changes

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Maureen

Maureen Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania. She brings six years of clinical therapy experience and more than 20 years in professional social work to her sessions. Maureen aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Maureen offers help for caregiving strain, attachment and abandonment issues, and challenges tied to aging, hospice, and end-of-life matters. In sessions she creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name feelings and try out new ways of coping. Conversations are practical and straightforward.

She works with people to identify small steps that fit into daily life and build forward momentum. Her style is collaborative and empowering. She supports people who want clearer communication, help handling big emotions, or ways to manage mood shifts and stress.

Maureen also helps with career transitions, isolation and loneliness, and the impact of military or veteran-related experiences. People who choose Maureen can expect an emphasis on realistic goals and steady progress. She encourages curiosity about what helps and what gets in the way, and she checks in about how each approach is working as therapy continues.

Evidence-based options and how online therapy can help

Maureen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common type of approach focuses on skills for managing strong emotions and stress. That kind of work teaches concrete tools for calming down, handling triggers, and improving sleep and daily routines.

Another helpful strand emphasizes improving communication and relationships. This approach looks at patterns in how people relate, then practices clearer ways to speak and set boundaries so interactions feel less fraught. Both approaches are practical and aim to change small habits that make everyday life easier.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maureen works together with each person to pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods when something is not helping as hoped.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since formats are not listed here. If you are exploring online care, one practical benefit is that therapy can fit into a busy schedule more easily. Online options can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins during a break, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that do not require being on camera. Ask about the current session options when you match so you can pick what fits your life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Maureen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and grief. She also addresses parenting stress, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, self-esteem, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on naming feelings, learning practical coping skills, and taking small steps that fit into everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical therapy experience and over 20 years of professional social work experience. That combination shapes a practical, person-centered way of working.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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