Maureen Kirchhoff, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Wyoming

Experienced LCSW focused on individual care

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Compassionate listening
Practical coping tools
Faith-informed options

About Maureen

Maureen Kirchhoff is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Maureen aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where adults can begin to talk about what matters most to them.

She works only with individual clients aged 21 and older and does not offer couples or family counseling. Maureen adapts sessions to each person, and she can include faith-based perspectives when requested. Her approach centers on listening first and then shaping a plan that fits the person's goals and circumstances.

Maureen draws on client-centered methods to listen closely to what each person brings to the room. She uses mindfulness strategies to help people manage strong emotions in daily life. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are woven in to understand recurring patterns and how past experiences shape current struggles.

Clients often turn to her for practical ways to cope with life changes, chronic health issues, caregiver stress, and isolation. She also supports people working through forgiveness, guilt, or family of origin concerns. First responder issues and aging or geriatric challenges are among the additional areas she addresses.

Maureen holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Wyoming among other states. Sessions are tailored to the individual and scheduled according to therapist availability. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step clearer and more manageable.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Postpartum depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSomatizationTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Colorado

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LCSW, Wyoming: LCSW-1027
LCSW, Montana: BBH-LCSW-LIC-732
LICSW, Washington: LW60288176
LCSW, Idaho: LCSW-25807
LCSW, Colorado: CSW.00989677
NPI: 1992958664

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How client-centered and mindfulness approaches fit into online care

Client-centered work begins by following the person's lead and listening closely to what matters most. This approach focuses on understanding each person's goals and adapting sessions to their pace, which helps when addressing issues like depression, grief, or low motivation.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judging them. These techniques can help manage anxiety and stress in daily life by building skills for staying present and reducing reactivity.

Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and finds ways to revise those stories so they feel more useful. This can be helpful for people working through shame, family of origin concerns, or patterns that repeat over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their concerns, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and new issues come up.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can also use online visits to share mindfulness exercises and narrative work between sessions to support ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Maureen help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, isolation, and family of origin issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses client-centered listening as a foundation and blends mindfulness, narrative, psychodynamic, and systemic ideas to suit each person. Sessions emphasize practical steps alongside deeper reflection.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

Maureen has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma, grief, and relationship-related concerns.

Where is Maureen based and what are her credentials?

She is based in Wyoming and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW, with licensure that includes WY LCSW and CO LCSW among other states.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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