Maureen J
Psychologist, PhD
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Many of my clients sense something is wrong but can't quite name it. They may feel depressed, anxious, or reactive in their relationships — or find that even real achievements leave them feeling empty or unfulfilled. Some recognize that early experiences are still quietly shaping their lives today.
As someone who has done this work myself, I bring a warm, open, and non-judgmental presence to a body-based, emotion-focused approach. Together we explore the patterns beneath the surface — gently, and at your pace. Many clients find that along the way they begin treating themselves with more kindness and less criticism, and discover a ca
I specialize in adults whose early experiences are still quietly shaping their lives, affecting how they feel, relate, and see themselves. Drawing on 18 years of Somatic Experiencing and training in Emotion Focused Therapy, I work in a way that is relational, body-based, and emotion-focused-helping you update old patterns and develop genuine self-acceptance.
If something here feels familiar — a life that isn't quite working, relationships that disappoint, a self you've never quite been kind to — I'd like to hear from you. You don't need to arrive with clarity; clients often tell me it's among the first things they find in our work together. Wanting something different is enough to begin.
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Maureen J Gallagher
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (914) 875-2589
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 35SI00442400 Maureen J GallagherLicense state differs from primary location state.
- Attended University of Pennsylvania, Graduated 1993
- License: New York State 0123691 / 1995
- Certificate from ICEEFT Couples Therapy / 2012
- Certificate from Somatic Experiencing International 2011
Education and Years In Practice
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Maureen J Gallagher
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (914) 875-2589
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Adoption
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infertility
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Somatic Experiencing
Maureen J Gallagher
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (914) 875-2589
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist
- Deep Brain Reorienting
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Somatic Experiencing Trauma Resolution
- Trauma Focused
Maureen J Gallagher
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (914) 875-2589
Location
Additional Location
Montclair, NJ 07042
(212) 974-7739