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Maureen O'Connell

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC

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Apex, NC 27502
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Apex, NC 27502
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Overwhelmed by anxiety, OCD, or the effects of trauma? I understand how scary it is when anxiety takes over. I've been helping clients with these concerns for decades and have lived experience. I know it can be hard to get the right diagnosis and find effective treatment. I am so passionate about helping people with these issues I have made it my life's work and mission to specialize in OCD and all anxiety disorders, including phobias. I have extensive experience with all sub-types of OCD, panic attacks, Agoraphobia, Emetophobia and Aerophobia.
Because OCD and anxiety often develop in response to trauma I take time to carefully diagnose and provide personalized therapy for trauma, if needed. While anxiety can take over the good news is that with consistent and effective therapy healing is possible. Through Best Self Therapy & Wellness, I help my clients not just cope but heal and thrive.
The therapies I draw from help clients find peace (ACT & mindfulness skills) and over time break out of their anxiety patterns and return to their normal life: PE (Prolonged Exposure therapy for trauma), CBT/S-ERP (for OCD, phobias). Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a free consultation. Thank you!
Call or Maureen O'Connell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 823-7367

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Best Self Therapy & Wellness

Apex, NC 27502

(919) 823-7367
My website
Free 15 minute consultations. Schedule on my website! Virtual therapy M - F 10:00 - 5:00.
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (919) 823-7367
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Best Self Therapy & Wellness

Apex, NC 27502

(919) 823-7367
My website
Free 15 minute consultations. Schedule on my website! Virtual therapy M - F 10:00 - 5:00.
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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In-network with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, UHC, Carelon, Oxford, Oscar/Optum . Superbill provided for out of network insurance.
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 823-7367
"
In-network with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, UHC, Carelon, Oxford, Oscar/Optum . Superbill provided for out of network insurance.
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 823-7367

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 7187 Maureen O'Connell
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 22 years
  • Attended Marymount University, MA Counseling, Graduated 2004
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20 plus years experience with OCD, anxiety disorders, and trauma. Licensed NC since 2008, private practice owner since 2012, Tele-therapy since 2015 all areas of NC. Member IOCD (International OCD Foundation).
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 823-7367
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20 plus years experience with OCD, anxiety disorders, and trauma. Licensed NC since 2008, private practice owner since 2012, Tele-therapy since 2015 all areas of NC. Member IOCD (International OCD Foundation).
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 823-7367

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic attacks
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, and phobias like Aerophobia (fear of flying) and Emetophobia (fear of vomiting). Find me on Instagram bestselfwithmaureen where I provide support for those with OCD and loved ones.
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 823-7367
"
I specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, and phobias like Aerophobia (fear of flying) and Emetophobia (fear of vomiting). Find me on Instagram bestselfwithmaureen where I provide support for those with OCD and loved ones.
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 823-7367

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
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I integrate a variety of therapies based on the needs of the client. All therapies are compassion-based, consistent with mindfulness and have been shown through research to be maximally impactful: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), self-led Exposure & Response Prevention therapy (S-ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Family Systems (Bowen).
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 823-7367
"
I integrate a variety of therapies based on the needs of the client. All therapies are compassion-based, consistent with mindfulness and have been shown through research to be maximally impactful: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), self-led Exposure & Response Prevention therapy (S-ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Family Systems (Bowen).
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 823-7367

Location

Primary Location

Best Self Therapy & Wellness

Apex, NC 27502

(919) 823-7367

Nearby Areas

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Free 15 minute consultations. Schedule on my website! Virtual therapy M - F 10:00 - 5:00.
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 823-7367
"
Free 15 minute consultations. Schedule on my website! Virtual therapy M - F 10:00 - 5:00.
Photo of Maureen O'Connell, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Maureen O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 823-7367