Maureen O'keefe
About Maureen O'keefe
Maureen O'Keefe is a START Therapist at the University of Colorado in Denver, specializing in trauma therapy. With extensive experience in various social work roles, she focuses on empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals.
Work at University of Colorado
Maureen O'Keefe has been employed at the University of Colorado as a START Therapist since 2021. In this role, she provides therapy specifically for individuals who have experienced trauma. Her work involves utilizing therapeutic techniques to empower clients to achieve their personal goals and improve their mental health.
Education and Expertise
Maureen O'Keefe holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied Clinical/Medical Social Work from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at The Catholic University of America, earning a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work from 2014 to 2015. Her academic background supports her expertise in providing mental health therapy and social work.
Background
Maureen O'Keefe has a diverse professional background in social work and mental health therapy. Prior to her current role, she worked at various organizations, including the Latin American Youth Center as a Foster Care Social Worker from 2015 to 2017 and at Excel Academy Public Charter School as a Clinical Social Work Intern from 2014 to 2015. Her experience spans urban schools, psychiatric rehabilitation facilities, and community health centers.
Professional Experience
In addition to her current position at the University of Colorado, Maureen O'Keefe has been a Mental Health Therapist at Mary's Center since 2017. She previously worked as a Supported Employment Specialist at Cornerstone Montgomery from 2009 to 2011. Her roles have equipped her with skills to address various mental health needs and support individuals in diverse settings.
Focus and Approach
Maureen O'Keefe focuses on empowering individuals through her therapeutic practice. She aims to help clients achieve their own level of success by providing tailored therapy that addresses their unique experiences and challenges, particularly those related to trauma.