- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
About Maureen
Dr. Maureen O'Shea is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 12720) with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and the challenges that come with life changes. Her practice also addresses guilt and shame, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, and issues such as isolation or social anxiety.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. Conversations cover how difficult feelings show up day to day, what maintains them, and small changes that can shift patterns. She listens for the practical barriers that make guilt and shame linger and helps people try different ways of responding to those feelings.
Her background spans three decades of clinical work in California. Over that time she has guided people through post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and struggles with self-regard and life purpose. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, loss, and persistent anxiety without jargon.
In sessions she aims to be direct and humane. She encourages clear goals, regular check-ins about progress, and adjustments when something is not helping. Many people come for a short series of focused work; others use therapy to steady longer transitions.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. O'Shea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and anxiety. Trauma-focused approaches help people tell the story of what happened at a pace they can tolerate, reduce symptom intensity, and rebuild daily routines that were disrupted. Anxiety-focused methods teach practical skills for managing worry, avoiding unhelpful avoidance, and practicing new responses to feared situations.She also uses techniques aimed at coping with grief and heavy self-judgment. These methods focus on naming painful thoughts, practicing small acts of self-care, and testing alternative behaviors to shift shame and guilt over time. The goal in early sessions is to find which of these approaches fits the client's needs and goals.
Deciding what will help is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what is useful. This gives people a clear way to see if a method is helping and to change course if needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during busy days, and offering options that do not require being on camera for the full meeting. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent with everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She identifies how those feelings appear in daily life and tests small behavioral changes to reduce their hold. Conversations are practical and focused on current patterns.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with trauma, anxiety, grief, and caregiver stress in clinical settings.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 12720) practicing in California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions with her?
She is not accepting international clients currently.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.