Maureen Kirchhoff, LCSW, CSW

Maureen Kirchhoff is a licensed clinical social worker with forty years of experience. She works with adults 21 and older on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and trauma. Maureen keeps conversations respectful and compassionate while tailoring each plan to the person in front of her.

Maureen uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She pulls from client-centered methods to keep the session focused on the client's goals. She also uses mindfulness and narrative ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and tell their experiences in new ways.

Her background spans public and private settings across several states, so she is used to working with a wide range of life situations. She can help people who are coping with chronic pain, chronic illness or disability, caregiver stress, aging concerns, or the effects of past abuse. First responder stress, family of origin issues, and feelings of isolation are also areas she addresses.

Maureen is open to including faith-based perspectives when that fits a client's values. She emphasizes practical conversation and concrete steps people can try between sessions. She wants to help people find clearer priorities, calmer reactions, and more satisfying ways of relating to others.

To begin, clients use the directory's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and preferences. Sessions center on what matters most to the client, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping set practical steps. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort out priorities or make clear decisions.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and coping with strong emotions. Narrative therapy helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and try different ways of describing difficult events, which can change how they respond day to day.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with one approach and adjusting over time based on what helps the most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins around work or appointments, and removing travel time. Online work can also make it easier to keep continuity when health or mobility make travel difficult. The therapist and client can discuss what will make sessions most useful and practical for everyday life.