Maura Skehan, LCSW

Maura Skehan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with eight years of experience supporting people through hard life events. She focuses on grief, addictions, depression, anger, and coping with major life changes. Maura emphasizes a steady, nonjudgmental presence as people begin the work of healing and change.

She helps clients sort through intense emotions and practical problems that come with loss, separation, or changing roles. Sessions often focus on understanding what matters most, rebuilding routines, and finding small steps that ease daily strain. Maura also addresses caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and issues around forgiveness and self-love.

Her approach centers on the whole person rather than just single symptoms. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and uses a strengths-based, person-centered stance. That means conversations aim to notice abilities and build on them while respecting each person’s pace.

Maura values clear, practical steps alongside emotional support. She helps people set realistic goals, try new coping skills, and practice changes between sessions. Clients are treated with warmth and straightforward guidance as they work toward greater stability.

Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, and Maura encourages gentle momentum. She supports people as they adjust to new realities, explore identity, and take concrete actions to improve their day-to-day life.

Approaches that guide online care and goals

Maura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach she uses helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors, try small experiments to change them, and measure what improves over time; this can help with depression, mood struggles, and habits tied to addiction. Another approach centers on grieving and life transitions, allowing space to name losses, hold difficult feelings, and identify daily routines that aid recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Maura will discuss goals, preferences, and what's been helpful in the past to recommend or adapt techniques. Clients and therapist make adjustments as needed so the plan fits the person’s life and aims.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full session isn't possible. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt the same therapeutic techniques used in person to remote sessions when the format suits the client's needs.