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Maureen Colligan

Maureen Colligan, LPC, LPCC

Therapist in New Mexico

Experienced counselor focused on practical progress

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30 years of experience listed

LPC, LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered care
  • Practical strategies
  • Trauma-informed support

About Maureen

Maureen Colligan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self esteem, and depression. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, with practical steps to move forward. Maureen aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

She concentrates on building a plan that fits each person’s life and goals. Sessions focus on clear goals, small changes, and realistic coping strategies. Maureen uses conversational, client-centered work so people can set the pace and bring what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are often blended into sessions to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Solution-focused ideas help keep work practical and goal-directed, with attention to immediate concerns. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events are affecting daily life and safety.

Maureen has worked across community and clinical settings during her career. That background informs how she supports people facing grief, caregiver stress, isolation, and life transitions. She helps people sort priorities and build steady routines that support wellbeing.

Her style is patient and direct, aiming for clarity rather than jargon. People who want to work on confidence, motivation, or managing overwhelm will find concrete steps and steady support. If someone is unsure about starting, Maureen encourages a short conversation to see if her way of working feels like a fit.

How Maureen’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Maureen uses client-centered therapy to let the person lead the conversation and focus on what matters most. This approach helps people set the pace, bring up priorities, and shape goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Maureen will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor techniques that match. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made or priorities change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, which helps maintain consistency. It can reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins during a workday or between errands. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available session types before booking to know whether video, phone, or messaging options are offered. The focus is on practical tools and steady progress that work around everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, New Mexico

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maureen help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression, along with related issues like caregiver stress, codependency, and isolation.

What is her therapy style like?

Her work is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on goals, small steps, and adapting strategies to daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional work experience in various community and clinical settings.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. Her practice is based in New Mexico.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

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