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Are you ready to Thrive in a Frantic World?

Join me in virtual sessions designed to equip you with real-life skills and help you transition from merely surviving to truly thriving. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, therapy, and wellness I listen, guide, and provide game changing skills to help you become your best self.

Maureen O'Connell of BSVT

Break Free & Embrace the Art of Peace and Calm

Do you struggle with…

  • Anxiety, panic, or excessive worry?
  • Overthinking, self-doubt, or perfectionism?
  • Unhealthy relationships, people-pleasing, or control issues?
  • Compulsive behaviors or fear-driven avoidance?
  • Painful memories, guilt, or self-criticism?

You’re not alone. Anxiety, trauma, and toxic patterns can keep you stuck—but healing is possible.

With 20+ years as a therapist, 17+ years as a mom of four, and my own journey through anxiety and childhood pain, I know how hard it is to find lasting peace. That’s why I teach the “Art of Peace and Calm”  that helps you:

Break free from unhealthy cycles
Heal at the root cause, not just manage symptoms
Build strong boundaries and healthier relationships

When you truly understand your mind, you can replace:

⭐️ Rumination with present-moment focus
⭐️ Worry with clarity and confidence
⭐️ Anxiety with curiosity
⭐️ Self-criticism with self-compassion

Ready to step into your best self? Let’s begin.

It’s Your Journey

If you’re tired of not seeing real results in therapy,  Best Self Therapy & Wellness is the place for you. I’m here to listen, to learn, and to help you grow by providing you with practical skills so you can become your own best therapist.

Anxiety, OCD, & Stress

OCD, Anxiety, Panic

Learn to overcome OCD, Anxiety, Panic, Impostor Syndrome and perfectionism—while navigating stress and preventing burnout with techniques research has shown to be most effective.

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma & PTSD

Receive compassionate support to learn how to get past old trauma(s) and build resilience with specialized therapeutic approaches. Reclaim control over your life, fostering healing and growth at your own pace.

Toxic Relationships<br />
and Emotional Abuse

Toxic Relationships & Emotional Abuse

Gain practical tools to recognize harmful patterns, set healthy boundaries, and build fulfilling relationships. With these skills, you’ll be better equipped to create lasting, positive changes in your personal and social life.

“Therapy is a gift. It is a chance to finally be heard, understood, and supported. ” Bessel van der Kolk

Sometimes, we reach a point where life becomes overwhelming, and our thoughts and ideas aren’t helping us thrive. It takes courage to ask for help. Congratulations on getting here. You are worthy of this gift.

Expert Care
Compassionate Approach
Gold Standard Strategies
Personal Growth
Convenient Virtual Sessions

Best Self Therapy & Wellness is for Everyone.

At Best Self Therapy & Wellness, mental health care is accessible and inclusive. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for adults of every age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and background.

Testimonials

“Working with Maureen was a gift. She has tremendous expertise, insight, and a special talent for seeing right to the heart of the matter. She helped me understand myself, my history, my family, and my implicit assumptions about the world. She was both professional and courteous as she challenged me on things I needed to change and cheered me on as I made progress. I highly recommend working with her!”

“I met Maureen at the lowest point of my life. When I saw her picture in her bio, my first impression was, ‘she looks like someone who knows what it means to suffer and come out the other side.’ I was right. I came to her feeling totally out of control of my own thoughts and life, but she wasn’t afraid like I was. And that calmed me. Therapy wasn’t a cure-all but it was most definitely the turning point that changed my trajectory.”

“Maureen helped me work through a traumatic situation that had a strong grip on my life. I am forever grateful for her wisdom, knowledge, compassion, and freedom from this mental bondage. Could not recommend enough!! It is truly priceless to look back and see how far I’ve come.”