Therapist profile
Maureen Colligan, LPC, LPCC
New Mexico
Licensed counselor - Stress and trauma focus
Continue with MaureenWhere Maureen stands
- Credentials
- LPC, LPCC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC007425; LPCC, New Mexico / CCMH0203321
- NPI
- 1356638589
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Mexico
About
- Client-centered approaches
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused work
About Maureen
Maureen Colligan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 30 years of experience. She practices in New Mexico and also holds licensure in Pennsylvania. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
Clients talk about current problems and everyday routines first. Sessions focus on practical steps that address what is getting in the way now. Colligan uses clear, goal-focused conversation rather than jargon-heavy explanations.
Her work draws on client-centered ideas to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to help recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-focused techniques help people identify small, achievable changes and test what works in daily life.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, she brings trauma-focused approaches to pace the work and address symptoms that interfere with functioning. The therapist pays attention to caregiver strain and issues that come with aging and transitions, including divorce and role changes.
Colligan’s practice is straightforward and task-oriented. Conversations often include setting concrete goals, trying new behaviors between sessions, and checking progress. People who want clear steps to handle stress, set limits, or manage grief may find this approach useful.
How sessions work
How Maureen’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach start with what matters now and shape the conversation around the person's immediate concerns, such as setting boundaries or handling daily stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing different responses, and assigning short exercises to test new behaviors between meetings.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps. Online appointments can be used to set specific short-term goals and check progress, which helps maintain momentum between sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and situations change.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when those are helpful. Therapists and licensed professionals generally adapt homework, tracking tools, and goal reviews to suit an online rhythm rather than a face-to-face model.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Mexico
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, caregiver stress, aging issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses plain, goal-oriented conversation that emphasizes practical steps. Methods include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused tasks, and trauma-focused work when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services. That experience includes a range of concerns from anxiety to complex trauma.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in New Mexico and holds a Pennsylvania license as well. Her practice listing notes New Mexico as the practitioner location.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s location.
What do I do to start working together?
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