Dr. Maureen O'Shea

Dr. Maureen O'Shea is a California psychologist with more than 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life changes. She focuses on creating an open space where clients can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Many who seek her help are coping with compassion fatigue, attachment concerns, or struggles specific to women's issues. In sessions she listens closely to what matters most to each person. She aims to support people as they sort through painful events, work on communication problems, or rebuild a sense of purpose. Practical strategies and steady emotional support are commonly part of her approach. Her work often addresses effects of trauma and abuse, including post-traumatic stress and the isolation that can follow difficult experiences. She also helps people dealing with guilt, shame, and social anxiety, and supports caregivers who are feeling overwhelmed. Dr. O'Shea emphasizes collaboration. She helps clients set clear goals and chooses methods that suit their needs and preferences. The therapeutic relationship is framed as a partnership in which people learn new ways to cope and move forward. She practices in California as a CA Psychologist, credential number 12720. Sessions are conducted in English. Those interested in beginning work with her are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include focused methods for managing symptoms and building coping skills. For example, approaches that target anxiety teach practical exercises to reduce worry and improve daily functioning; these can help with social anxiety and panic by practicing breathing, thought reframing, and gradual exposure. Techniques used for trauma-related concerns focus on processing painful memories in manageable steps and strengthening safety and emotional regulation skills. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, history, and current needs. Together they review what's helping, what needs to change, and what feels doable week to week. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow flexible scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they rely on conversation, skill practice, and homework between meetings. Ask about specific session formats and how they might fit your routine when you complete the matching questionnaire.