Maureen Kirchhoff, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Wyoming

Client-centered care
Mindfulness skills
Grief and trauma

About Maureen

Maureen Kirchhoff is a licensed social worker with four decades of experience. She offers a calm, respectful presence for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low motivation, and self-worth concerns. Maureen meets adults who want steady, thoughtful support and a plan that fits their life.

Her approach centers on listening closely and shaping sessions to each person's needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the individual. She also draws on mindfulness to build moment-to-moment coping skills and narrative ideas to help people reframe painful stories they tell about themselves.

Maureen has worked across many settings during a long career, helping people manage life changes, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and issues tied to family of origin. She also supports people dealing with first responder stress, grief after loss, and challenges around abandonment or commitment.

She tailors conversation and planning to include faith-based concerns when desired. Maureen works only with individual clients age 21 and older and does not provide couples or family counseling. Her credentials are LCSW and CSW, and she maintains licensure in Wyoming and several neighboring states.

Starting therapy with Maureen typically means a straightforward intake, a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling that follows the therapist's availability. She aims for practical steps and steady progress while respecting each person’s pace.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify goals, and adapts the pace to what feels manageable. This approach works well for stress, low motivation, and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. It helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, which can ease anxiety, panic, and persistent worry.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and relationships. By separating a person from a problem, it becomes easier to try new behaviors and think differently about difficult experiences, including grief and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaborative stance means work is paced to the individual's needs and preferences.

The practical benefits of online care include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a work or caregiving day. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to have frequent brief check-ins when needed. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and which best fit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maureen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, often using mindfulness and narrative ideas to build coping skills and reframe painful stories.

How much experience does she bring?

Maureen has 40 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings with adults facing a range of life and mental health challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is based in Wyoming and holds LCSW and CSW credentials, with licensure that includes Wyoming and several neighboring states.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What should I do to begin working together?

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