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Heather Maio

Psychologist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You may be feeling exhausted from carrying responsibilities for everyone around you while quietly struggling yourself. Perhaps depression has made it difficult to find motivation, stress feels constant, or past experiences continue to affect your relationships, confidence, or sense of peace. Maybe you've become so focused on taking care of others that you've lost sight of your own needs. When emotional challenges begin impacting your daily life, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. I work with adults and seniors navigating depression, maternal mental health concerns, stress, trauma, eating disorders, and major life challenges, helping them find clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of balance.

My approach to therapy

I believe lasting change happens when we understand not only what we're experiencing, but also the patterns and experiences that contribute to it. My approach is compassionate, direct, and tailored to your individual needs, helping you explore the deeper roots of your struggles while developing practical tools for everyday life. Drawing from a variety of evidence based approaches, I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful strategies for managing life's challenges. Together, we'll focus on developing greater self awareness, emotional well being, and confidence in your ability to move forward.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a supportive, honest, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and encouraged throughout the therapeutic process. I strive to create a space where you can openly explore difficult emotions while feeling empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. Together, we'll work toward building healthier coping skills, improving emotional balance, strengthening relationships, and creating a life that feels more aligned with your goals and values. My hope is that you leave therapy feeling more confident, resilient, and equipped to navigate future challenges with greater clarity, purpose, and hope.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Nova Southeastern University
  • License type
    LP (Licensed Psychologist) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Unified Protocol (UP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English