Maureen Farrell, LCSW

Maureen Farrell is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings eight years of experience supporting people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges with motivation. Maureen aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supportive.

She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people navigate life transitions and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions often focus on identifying small, achievable goals and building coping strategies that fit into a person’s routine. Maureen pays attention to mood, motivation, and patterns that keep people stuck, then works with them to try different approaches.

Her work also covers concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and eating-related issues. Maureen has a particular interest in aging and geriatric issues and supports people dealing with loneliness, loss, and shifting roles across the lifespan. She also addresses career concerns, social anxiety, and women’s issues.

Clinically, Maureen draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies. She blends these approaches to match a person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented while also allowing space to understand deeper patterns.

People who want clear next steps and a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist may find her style a good fit. Maureen encourages people to take small, steady steps toward changes that matter to them.

How her approaches translate to online work

Maureen often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and following the person’s priorities, which helps when someone needs emotional support and clearer direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques for managing anxiety, low mood, and panic symptoms.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum toward goals. The therapist will partner with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful, adjusting the plan as goals and needs evolve. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It can also let people try different communication styles and tools while working on the same CBT or client-centered goals they would use in person.