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About

Through compassion and understanding,
Ceiba nurtures the emotional wellbeing of
adults, children and families

so all are able to heal, strengthen, and thrive.

Ceiba Emotional Health and Wellbeing, LLC

Maureen Vivas-O'Keefe, LCSW, PMH-C, Owner and Founder

About Me

​I’m a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician (PMH-C) with nearly two decades of experience supporting adults, children, and families. My clinical work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and attachment challenges. 

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My path began at Indiana University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, followed by a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from The Catholic University of America. Over the years, I’ve cultivated a holistic, integrative approach that blends somatic and  cognitive therapy. I believe in honoring the connection between mind, body, community, resources, and relationships in the healing process.

 

I have three core areas of clinical passion:

  • Perinatal and Postpartum Support: Parenthood transforms identity, routine, and emotional and physical wellbeing. I specialize in supporting new and expectant parents through the transitions, challenges, and joys of this profound life stage.

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  • Child and Family Therapy: I’m deeply committed to early intervention and the emotional development of children. With the right support, children can build an emotional toolbox that fosters resilience and healthy relationships for life.

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  • Therapy for Adults: I admire the courage it takes for adults to engage in therapy—especially when unlearning long-held protective patterns. I work collaboratively to support clients in cultivating new ways of living and relating to themselves and others.​

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I’m trained in a range of evidence-based and body-centered modalities, including:

  • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • IFS (Internal Family Systems)

  • Somatic Therapy through Focalizing

  • TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

  • CPP (Child-Parent Psychotherapy)

  • PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)

  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

  • MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)

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If you're curious about working together, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s talk about how I can best support you or your family!

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Maureen Vivas-O'Keefe, LCSW, PMH-C

Services

Emotional Health Services

I provide individual and family therapy for all people across the lifespan.

I am certified in a variety of models, which I am able to use as the framework for our sessions.

There is no need to choose a model prior to therapy. I am able to recommend which framework we might use following the initial assessment.

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Click the box below to learn more about these models of therapy.

Testimonials

What does Ceiba mean?

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The Ancient Mayans viewed the Ceiba Tree as the tree of life.
Its strong roots connect to the ground and the many layers beneath, and its long limbs reach for the sky above. 
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In life, we all need emotional support to help us cope with the events and circumstances that impact us.
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Choosing therapy does not signify weakness, but rather resilience and strength - just like the roots and limbs of the Ceiba Tree. 

Contact

Contact Me

I know finding a new therapist can be overwhelming.

Contact me for a free consultation to see if we may be the right fit for one another.

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All genders, races, sexualities, cultures, religions and spiritual beliefs are welcome.

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