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Dr. Maria Niitepold

Psychologist(She/her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You want to feel confident, and in control of who you are, but deep down you're struggling with the pressure to have it all together. You never feel good enough. You're tired, frustrated, overthinking, and constantly second-guessing yourself. Maybe you've lived through something that left a lasting mark: early trauma, emotional neglect, or relationships that taught you to doubt your worth. You can't remember the last time things felt light. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to feel safe and connected in your relationships. You're ready to feel fulfilled, to love yourself fully and experience hope.

My approach to therapy

Clients come to me looking for a therapist who won't judge them. Therapy with me is a place for you to feel seen and understood. Together, we build on your strengths, go deeper into understanding what you're experiencing, and actively work towards the changes you're hoping to see. Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry. We move at your pace, I walk with you.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to walk away with practical tools, deeper emotional clarity, and greater trust in yourself. Many of my clients find that therapy helps them not just “cope,” but finally process experiences that have felt unresolved for years. We work at your pace—but with clear goals—so that therapy feels purposeful, not endless.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Antioch University New England
  • License type
    LP (Licensed Psychologist) (Florida), CP (Clinical Psychologist) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
Offers free consultationsNext available