About Maureen
Maureen Sullivan offers calm, experienced support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can fit into daily life. Maureen is a licensed independent clinical social worker, LICSW, practicing in Washington with 30 years of experience.
She starts by listening to each person's story and identifying strengths to build on. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable parts and create small, achievable goals.
How Maureen works
Maureen helps people learn tools to handle panic, manage worry, and cope with major life changes. Her work addresses issues like communication problems, control struggles, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt or shame. She also supports people facing isolation, questions about life purpose, and social anxiety.
Treatment focuses on practical skills and simple steps rather than long lectures. Maureen encourages people to move at their own pace and to use what feels most useful. She believes most people already have resources they can use with a bit of guidance.
The first step is often the hardest, and she meets that step with steady, respectful support. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, aiming to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning. Maureen blends direct problem-solving with compassionate listening so people leave with clearer next steps.
What Maureen works with
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Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Evidence-based approaches and online care
Maureen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and coping. One common approach she employs teaches breathing and grounding exercises, thought work, and gradual exposure to reduce panic and social anxiety. These techniques help lower immediate symptoms and make situations feel more manageable.Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that help people process past hurts at a pace they can handle. This work often includes stabilizing skills, ways to manage strong emotions, and building self-compassion to address guilt, shame, and post-traumatic stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Maureen will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is most helpful for the individual.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for more in-depth work, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging may suit short check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between sessions.
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