Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am licensed in North Carolina with 21 years of professional work experience. I specialize in helping clients with OCD and anxiety from a trauma-informed perspective. I believe we all have parts of ourselves that get in the way of being present, clear, calm, and living intentionally. There can be a massive gap between our values and functioning. The good news is that consistent, compassionate therapy can bring about an inner harmony and peace to all parts of you enabling you to be your best self. I draw from a variety of effective therapies that work together for healing and teach essential skills needed to gradually break free from anxiety cycles. My approach is grounded in compassion, attachment theory, family systems, IFS, CBT, ACT, ERP, & mindfulness-based stress reduction principles. In my private practice, Best Self Therapy & Wellness, I help my clients not just cope, but heal and thrive. You deserve peace. I hope you will take the first brave step. Please reach out if I can help.
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Maureen O’Connell is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina (NC LCMHC 7187) with 21 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who struggle with OCD and anxiety from a trauma-informed perspective.
Maureen views emotional distress as arising when different parts of a person interfere with being present, clear, calm, and living intentionally. She often points out the gap that can exist between someone’s values and their day-to-day functioning, and she works to help close that gap through steady, compassionate therapy.
Her practice integrates a range of evidence-informed approaches, grounded in compassion, attachment theory, family systems, Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness-based stress reduction principles. She teaches practical skills aimed at gradually reducing anxiety cycles and fostering internal harmony.
In her private practice, Best Self Therapy & Wellness, Maureen helps clients move beyond coping toward healing and thriving. She encourages anyone seeking greater peace to take a first brave step and reach out for support.
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the communication method that fits their needs, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to maintain regular care and integrate therapy into a busy life.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they want a different fit. This combination of proven effectiveness, adaptable formats, and professional credentials makes online therapy a practical option for many people seeking support.
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