Maureen Gaffney, LCSW
Frederick, MD
With over 20 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals, I focus on helping partners understand their communication patterns, individual needs, and how life transitions impact their relationship. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, exploring moments of connection and guiding couples to adjust old habits, process pain, and rebuild trust. My goal is to help couples feel heard, reduce stress’s impact on their interactions, and cultivate deeper emotional and physical connection. Together, we work toward lasting growth, renewed intimacy, and a healthier, more supportive partnership.
Education & Experience
- Monmouth University, Post-Master’s Coursework in Clinical Practice with Children & Families, 2005
- The Catholic University of America, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, 2003
- 20+ years of experience helping couples, families and individuals
- License number 33843
Specialties
- Marital & Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Conflict Resolution
- Intimacy
- Communication
- Sexless/Withdrawn
- Affair & Infidelity Recovery
- Family Systems & Life Changes
Trainings, Certifications, and Continuing Education
- The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Differentiation, Attachment, and Brain Science (Year Long Intensive, Couples Institute)
- Traumatic Grief: Neuroscience Based Therapy Tools- Transforming Loss into Meaningful Recovery
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Effective Strategies to Support Grief and Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression in Bereaved Parents
- Using Object Relations Theory to Deepen the Treatment
- Trauma treatment for Children- Healing the Body through Play
- Janina Fisher’s Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP): The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma
- Linda Thai’s Advanced Somatic Trauma Treatment Method: Practical Tools for Clinicians
- Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
- The Academy of Parenting Education and Coaching- Redirecting Children’s Behavior Training for Therapists
Maureen’s Approaches include the following:
- Gottman Method
- Imago Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right marriage counselor?
While all our of counselors have years of experience specializing in couples therapy and all the challenges and unique situations that it encompasses, we understand it can feel overwhelming choosing the right therapist. That’s why we offer free 15-minute phone consults so you can start sessions with confidence. Reach out to our intake coordinator today to schedule yours.
How long are couples therapy sessions?
The first appointment (your intake session) is an extended 90 minutes. All following sessions are 50 minutes long. After your intake appointment each of you will have an individual session with your counselor. From there you may have more individual appointments but you will typically attend as a couple.
Do you offer both in-person and virtual appointments?
Yes! We want to ensure that scheduling sessions is as easy and stress-free as possible. You can attend sessions in-office, virtually or opt for a hybrid schedule.
Locations Maureen Works
Frederick, MD
Maureen offers in-person appointments in her Frederick office Tuesdays and Fridays.
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