Maura Maloney Morales

I received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL in 2008 and have been working as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for ten years. I enjoy working with children and adolescents ages 5-18, adults, and families coping with concerns including ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral issues, co-dependency, depression, domestic violence, divorce and parenting issues. My theoretical orientation stems from a family systems approach. Especially when working with children and teens, I believe it helps to see the child as part of a larger system, which requires collaborating with the family in order to support the client’s emotional needs. I recognize that a direct, skills-based approach (cognitive behavioral therapy) empowers individuals to “own” their emotional well being. In therapy, I teach strategies such as mindfulness and recognition of unhealthy behaviors along with implementing new coping tools and behavioral modifications. I am mindful and empathetic of specific circumstances that each individual has endured in their life, and recognize the impact that these circumstances may have on clients’ beliefs and behavior.