Maura Furness is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual psychotherapy services to clients in the state of California. Maura has a background in treating adults, teens and young adults in private practice and academic institutional settings. She utilizes a holistic therapeutic approach that incorporates practical skill building and self resourcing in combination with a depth psychology and somatic systems frame work. Maura's style of therapy is focused on consent and building a trusting relationship with clients. In the first few sessions clients can expect to work together with Maura to understand why they are coming to therapy, what they want to change and goals they would like to achieve. Through sessions with Maura, clients have reported a greater self awareness of their triggers, an increased confidence in addressing their own needs and a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. Maura is passionate about supporting clients to have greater self compassion and wholeness which can impact their relationships, families and greater communities.Before becoming a psychotherapist, Maura worked in public schools with youth and the nonprofit sector in organizations focused on social justice and community empowerment. Message to clientsI have a straight forward, strength-based, humanistic approach to working with my clients. I believe you have inherent strengths and transformational healing abilities no matter how much pain or suffering you may experience. My goal is to support you to discover and harness these abilities to access healing, freedom from suffering, and a deeper inner knowing.I have extensive experience working with clients on issues related to chronic anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, substance use, life and family transitions, grief/loss, and overwhelm . I utilize holistic mindfulness practices so you can integrate in your body the growth and realizations you have in session.I provide virtual therapy to California residents and am currently taking new virtual clients. Please reach out and request a free consultation!