Maureen Harris , LMHC

Maureen Harris acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support and welcomes people who are ready to take that step. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with experience across outpatient and inpatient substance use treatment, college counseling, group work, life coaching, and care management. Her practice has focused on helping people navigate substance abuse and dependence, family dynamics affected by addiction, diverse mental health concerns, and significant life transitions.

Maureen emphasizes meeting clients where they are and supporting autonomy in the counseling process. She combines practical strategies with a compassionate stance, offering concrete tools clients can begin to use right away to reduce distress and build skills. Her work draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, client-centered therapy to ensure the individual leads their own healing without judgment, and motivational interviewing to uncover and strengthen personal motivation for change.

Maureen treats mental health as an essential part of overall well-being and partners with clients to promote growth, resilience, and forward movement. She aims to help people find relief, clarify goals, and develop sustainable coping strategies as they navigate life’s challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Maureen Harris integrates several practical, client-focused approaches into remote sessions to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals; it helps people who need a supportive space to explore values, identity, and emotional concerns while leading their healing process. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, making it useful for symptom relief and problem solving. Motivational interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own motivation to change, which is especially helpful for addiction, ambivalence about life changes, or setting new goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maureen works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists tailor care to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments, increase accessibility for those who cannot travel, and support consistent contact between sessions when needed.