It’s okay to not feel okay. But sometimes you need a little help.
How many of these can you relate to?
- Your mind is never at peace.
- Fear, anxiety, and stress are driving your life, not YOU.
- You have a difficult or toxic relationship and don’t know what to do.
- You set sky-high standards and are successful but often feel like a failure or an impostor.
- You overthink and overanalyze situations, mistakes, what others think.
- Your To-do list rules you.
- You spend all your time working, taking care of others, and neglecting yourself.
- You are your worst critic and find it difficult to be kind to yourself.
- You have thoughts you’re ashamed of that may feel bizarre and inconsistent with your personality.
- You double or triple-check so you can feel more certain.
- You’ve gone through painful experiences that have left you stuck in survival mode.
If your answer is yes to any of the above, I can help.
I am passionate about helping people become their “Best Self.”
The bad news:
Much of what people do on their own for Anxiety makes it worse (it’s counter-intuitive).
Perfectionism and self-criticism are really hard to overcome on your own.
Difficult relationships can become toxic and affect your happiness and mental health.
The great news:
You can go from anxious, stressed, and frantic to peaceful and present.
We can’t change toxic people in your life but I can help you become healthier.
If you struggle with perfectionism you can become an “Imperfectionist.”
Virtual Therapy
I provide virtual therapy over a secure HIPAA-compliant video system. Found to be as effective as in-person therapy, virtual therapy allows individuals the convenience and privacy of their own homes.
Areas of Expertise
About Maureen O’Connell, LCMHC
I have always been an empathetic people person, passionate about understanding others’ stories. Dreaming of becoming a therapist since seventh grade, I thrive on connecting with people, uncovering what makes them unique, and addressing the challenges they face. As a licensed therapist since 2008 and the founder of Best Self Virtual Therapy, I am living my dream.
Therapy
Avoiding issues in our lives is easy and common. It takes courage to admit you need help. Congratulations on getting here. My take is we can all benefit from the gift of therapy. We need other people, and sometimes we reach a point where our ideas and strategies about how to be healthy and solve life’s many issues simply aren’t working.
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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.”