Maureen Colligan, LPC, LPCC

Maureen Colligan is a licensed counselor who brings 30 years of experience to her practice in New Mexico. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low, or stuck after loss or trauma. Her approach focuses on clear, practical conversation and on building confidence and motivation one step at a time.

She treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual, with plans adjusted as progress is made. Maureen draws on Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral ideas to make conversations concrete and useful.

When trauma or painful memories are present she uses trauma-focused methods to help people move forward at a pace that feels manageable. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small changes that lead to real difference in daily life. These methods aim to reduce symptoms and increase coping skills rather than promise quick fixes.

Her work also addresses challenges many face as they age, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She helps with relationship and communication problems, grief, guilt, and money-related stress when those issues affect well-being.

Maureen is licensed as an LPC and LPCC and practices in New Mexico while also accepting international clients. She tailors sessions to each person and supports practical steps toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on what the person brings to the session and on listening without judgment. It helps when someone needs a steady, understanding presence to talk through feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and improve mood and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and personal preferences and will suggest techniques that fit those priorities. This is a collaborative decision and can change as therapy progresses.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy life because it reduces travel time and can be scheduled around work or caregiving demands. Online sessions can support step-by-step skills practice, thought-record exercises, and guided discussion of difficult memories when trauma-focused care is needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so arrangements match your schedule and needs.