Therapist
Maureen Mccullum
LPC
Supportive counselor focused on real-life skills
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- Compassionate guidance
- Practical tools
- Strengths focused
About Maureen
Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and noticing strengths. Sessions are led with compassion and clear guidance. Maureen mixes cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and mindfulness to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
She often uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to everyday challenges like sleep, routines, and relationships. Her work also addresses trauma, emotional regulation, and end-of-life concerns in straightforward terms.
Maureen adapts plans to fit each person’s needs and preferences. She values respectful dialogue and gentle encouragement while focusing on tools that produce small, steady improvements. Timeframes and steps are discussed together so goals feel realistic.
Clients can expect clear scheduling options and an emphasis on building skills they can use between sessions. Maureen aims to support people as they move toward a more manageable, meaningful life.
Background and approach: With practice across varied settings over 15 years, Maureen draws on evidence-informed methods without assuming one fit for everyone. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, adding mindfulness practices to help with self-awareness. Her style is calm and practical, and she tailors strategies to each person’s pace and priorities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English
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How her approaches can fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck by anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework tasks, which can help with mood, anxiety, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, respectful conversation where the therapist listens and follows the person’s pace; this supports building trust and self-awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so they match your needs. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy days, reduce travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills in real-life settings and bring homework into the next session. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to practical concerns so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maureen help with?
She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, eating concerns, anger, career questions, and family problems. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is accepting and respectful with gentle guidance. Sessions emphasize noticing strengths, setting realistic goals, and practicing skills between appointments.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of counseling experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, emotional regulation, and end-of-life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Pennsylvania.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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