Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Colleen Maher, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and focus
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW21131
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 092321
- NPI
- 1548821440
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Colleen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and concentration
- Relationship concerns
About Colleen
Colleen Maher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and New York with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, life changes, and difficulties with focus and attention. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Colleen focuses on practical problems people bring each week. She listens to what is working and what is not. Conversations often include ways to cope when anxiety rises, steps to rebuild confidence, and tools to manage day-to-day concentration challenges.
She also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and loneliness. Colleen uses down-to-earth language and concrete strategies during sessions rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes work across different clinical settings over nine years, giving familiarity with common life stressors and transitions. She aims to help people sort through immediate problems and set practical next steps they can try between sessions.
To begin, a client uses the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How clinical approaches are used in online sessions
Colleen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps people can try at home. One common approach emphasizes building concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing techniques, short grounding exercises, and step-by-step plans for handling high-anxiety moments. These techniques aim to reduce immediate distress and increase confidence in managing symptoms.Another approach focuses on improving attention and daily organization for people with ADHD-related difficulties. Sessions may include routines, simple planning tools, and strategies to break tasks into manageable parts, which can help with concentration and follow-through on tasks.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist and client review what helps, adjust techniques over time, and choose interventions based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or let someone join without needing to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent alongside family, work, and health demands.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Colleen helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related focus difficulties. She also addresses related areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, down-to-earth sessions that focus on concrete strategies. Conversations typically center on coping tools, communication skills, and steps to improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Colleen has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs her approach to common life stresses and transitions.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and New York.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers