Therapy FAQs
Below are the FAQs I often receive. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I look forward to talking with you. Thank you!
What issues do you treat, and what are your specialty areas?
I have training in and primarily work with adults who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and anxiety. Common symptoms my clients experience include excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, rumination, self-doubt, compulsive and impulsive behaviors, panic, difficulty concentrating, sleep issues, and flashbacks.
What type of therapy/style do you provide?
The treatment approaches I use have all been shown through research to be maximally impactful. However, we collaborate together to design an approach to specifically address your needs. I have training in mindfulness-based therapies aimed at helping clients increase self-awareness, cope with emotions, and remain grounded in the moment. Specific therapies utilized depend on the diagnosis such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and ERP (Exposure Response Prevention) for OCD & related disorders and CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Do you have an office or provide virtual sessions?
All sessions are provided via telehealth using a HIPAA-compliant system—no office visits.
What are your fees and do you take insurance?
Intake Assessment $250 includes extensive diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Therapy $175
Couples Session $250
Full Support Therapy $350/week
Consultation $200
In-network with BCBS-NC, Aetna, and Cigna.
Do you provide free phone consultations?
Yes! I can schedule a free 15-minute video or phone call to answer your questions. https://maureen-oconnell.clientsecure.me
What is your availability and how can I schedule a first session?
As of December 2024 scheduling for Intake Assessment and Consultation, self-pay only, all insurance spots full. Waitlist for weekly therapy. Expected openings self-pay therapy January; insurance openings expected late winter/spring 2025. Self-schedule here https://maureen-oconnell.clientsecure.me