- Grief and loss
- Addictions support
- Guilt and shame
About Maura
Maura Skehan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with eight years of experience. She works with people facing grief, addictions, depression, anger, and major life changes. Maura also focuses on caregiver stress, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, mood disorders, and self-love. She offers straightforward help for the hard feelings that follow loss or big transitions.
Maura listens for what matters most and helps people sort through tangled emotions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside a person-centered, strengths-based approach. That means sessions focus on practical steps and the client’s own values rather than on jargon or theory.
In sessions she talks things through with clients, helps name and manage upsetting feelings, and supports small changes that add up. She aims to help people adjust to new realities, rebuild routines, and clarify who they want to be after a change.
Maura describes the work as collaborative. Clients can expect clear goals, direct conversation about coping strategies, and attention to everyday problems that get in the way of feeling better. She encourages realistic pacing so people can try new ways of handling guilt, shame, or loss without being overwhelmed.
Her practice is focused on adult concerns around mood, behavior, and life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and follow Florida LCSW practice standards. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Maura draws on commonly used evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, grief, and behavioral concerns. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns that worsen guilt, sadness, or anger; it helps people test thoughts and try different ways of interpreting situations. Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies and skill practice to manage cravings, mood swings, or strong emotions; it includes planning, activity scheduling, and step-by-step coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maura collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps the person make practical changes and feel more able to handle difficult moments.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to digital sessions so the work continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside grief, addictions, depression, anger, and life changes. These topics are listed as part of her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses person-centered and strengths-based methods paired with evidence-based techniques. The approach emphasizes practical coping, clear goals, and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience as a social worker. That experience covers mood disorders, grief, addiction issues, and transitional life stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida. Her listed credential is FL LCSW.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during signup.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initiates the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.