About my practice
Many factors shape our struggles and lead to emotional pain — relationship dynamics, major life transitions, and the slow ways we lose connection with ourselves. I help you gently discover what lies beneath that pain, build awareness, and reconnect with clarity, so you can find the answers that create space for a life that feels more peaceful and aligned.
Why me
I bring both clinical and life experience to this work. After the unexpected end of my 37‑year marriage, I found myself asking, “What is a good or healthy relationship?” That question shaped both my personal healing and my professional focus.
Over the past decade, I’ve studied and applied research on relationships, life transitions, and emotional recovery — in my own life and in my work with clients. I use that knowledge to help others move through their emotional pain with clarity, grounding, and compassion.
Who I work with
I work with clients who feel stuck or frustrated — in themselves, in their relationships, or in the patterns they can’t seem to shift or keep finding themselves asking, “How did I get here?” Many notice they’re overfunctioning, people‑pleasing, losing themselves in relationships, or carrying the emotional weight for everyone else.
A core part of this work is strengthening your relationship with yourself, which brings clarity to your choices, relationships, and the direction you want to take.
You don’t need to have the answers; you only need the curiosity to understand what’s happening and consider what step might be possible next.
My approach
I’m an open‑minded and curious therapist who creates space for you to explore what truly works for you. My style is direct when it’s helpful, yet warm, approachable, and non‑judgmental.
Clients appreciate this balance of clarity and compassion because they value their time and want meaningful movement and change in the areas that cause emotional pain.
Telehealth & Client Portal
I provide therapy exclusively through telehealth for clients in New York and Florida. Our work occurs through a secure, HIPAA‑compliant portal called Headway, where your messages, billing, forms, scheduling, and video sessions are all in one private place. All emails sent either from Headway portal or maureenwopperer.com are encrypted for privacy and protection.
For the past four years, I’ve practiced entirely through telehealth, and clients consistently tell me they appreciate how convenient, effective, and easy it is to fit into their lives.
SECURE
Insurance, Billing & Private Pay
I accept several insurance plans in New York and Florida, and all billing, scheduling, and insurance verification are handled through Headway, a secure, HIPAA‑compliant platform for telehealth and client communication.
In‑Network Insurance
NY & FL: Aetna, Carelon, Cigna, BCBS, Providence Health Plan
Florida Only: Florida Blue, Ascension
New York Only: Optum
Out‑of‑Network
Headway and I can provide superbills for clients with out‑of‑network benefits. Clients are responsible for confirming their coverage and submitting the superbill to their insurance company.
Private‑Pay
Private‑pay sessions are $150 per 50–60 minutes.