Maura Skehan , LCSW

Maura Skehan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida who supports people navigating painful and destabilizing life experiences. She works with individuals facing grief and loss, struggles with addiction, depression and anxiety, and difficulties managing anger, helping them adapt to change, rebuild routines, and explore identity to improve overall quality of life.

Working from a holistic, person-centered, and strengths-based perspective, she draws on a variety of therapeutic modalities to tailor care to each person's needs. The person-centered approach emphasizes empathetic listening and respect for the client's own goals, while the strengths-based focus highlights existing skills and resources that can be applied during difficult transitions. This combination helps create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be examined and processed.

Maura emphasizes companionship through the healing process, guiding clients as they adjust to new realities and work toward authentic living. As an LCSW, she brings advanced training in clinical social work and a commitment to practical, client-focused support. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and expresses pride in clients who take that first step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Maura draws on person-centered and strengths-based approaches to support clients through difficult transitions. The person-centered approach emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting, helping people clarify their values and identity while addressing issues such as grief, depression, and adjustment to change. The strengths-based approach highlights existing abilities and resources, building resilience and practical coping strategies useful for challenges like addiction recovery and managing mood difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Maura works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques and focuses best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Clients may meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from wherever a client is located in Florida.