I try and create a very warm and welcoming environment so my clients can feel comfortable and express themselves. I believe clients like my welcoming nature and ability to understand their feelings and empathize with them.

I am supportive, motivating, non-judgmental, and encourage you to fully express your voice knowing that you are being heard. I am open, warm, considerate, and respectful concerning the thoughts and feelings of others. I look forward to working with you on your journey towards empowerment!

If you’ve been through something hard—like trauma, loss, or a stressful life event—you might feel stuck, sad, anxious, or unsure of what to do next. You are not alone. I’m here to help. I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, and I’ve been helping people through tough times for almost 10 years. I work with adults who are dealing with posttraumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health challenges. I use a therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT). It’s a type of talk therapy that helps you understand how trauma may have changed the way you think about yourself, other people, and the world. Sometimes, people blame themselves for what happened, or believe things like, “I’m not safe,” or “It was all my fault.” In therapy, we work together to find more helpful and true ways of thinking. My style as a therapist is kind, easy to talk to, and never judgmental. You can be yourself in our sessions. I believe that healing happens when you feel safe, respected, and understood. I will always meet you where you are and help you move at your own pace. You don’t need to have all the answers before starting therapy. You just need to be open to taking the first step. Whether you want short-term help or want to work on things more deeply, I’m here to support you. I offer both in-person and online sessions, depending on what works best for you. If you're ready to start healing or just want to learn more, I’d be glad to talk with you.

Hello, I'm Maria, a marriage and family therapist trained to help you and your relationships thrive. Couples you are my specialty! I have advanced training to help you with any type of problem you may be facing. I have 20 years of experience in helping people heal both relationally and individually. I graduated from Virginia Tech, where there was an on-site clinic and the best training for resident students. My approach is through a systemic and attachment perspective. I specialize in marriage and couples counseling, and have advanced training in emotion focused therapy, which is recognized as one of the most effective approaches to resolving relational distress. I also work with families and individuals to help reach the goals you want for yourself so that you can achieve inner healing, process attachment wounds and learn how to live a healed and prosperous life. I am also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, emotions focused individual therapy, and internal family systems. I am a board-approved clinical supervisor and I help other therapists on their journey of becoming a professional, clinical therapist. I understand how difficult reaching out for help can be and how hopeless or fearful you can be. Help is here. Reach out for a free consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Our world continues to change, with its weight sometimes growing overwhelming and crushing. You are not alone. Together we’ll explore your feelings & thoughts while comprehending patterns in your history and life experience that have shaped you up to this moment. We’ll find a new space that feels more authentic, free, and connected through this work. We’ll manage and reduce your feelings of anxiety, depression, and other distressing thoughts. It is never too late to take control and redefine yourself in a controlled, safe, and open place. Whether this is your first time or you've decided to return to therapy, this is a strong data-backed investment into yourself and your future. You’ve already taken the first step by searching for a therapist. While reaching out to me can be difficult and anxiety-provoking, it can also empower, potentially defining the next chapter of your life. After advanced psychoanalysis training in NYC, I moved to Washington, DC, where I've lived and worked for over eight years with a broad and diverse variety of patients just like you. Together we'll create a space in which you’re fully heard and seen, where we start the process of uncovering exactly how you show up in your life. Thank you for taking the time.

Ready to lead a healthy and strong life, no matter what has occurred to you? I am here! You are neither alone, nor is what challenges you unfixable. Together, we assess what is happening: quickly, of course. And then bring in what resolves challenges, restores you to your most beautiful self. Most of all, healthy, wealthy, thriving you. I walk my talk, and have 3-plus years of successful practice behind me. Care to give it a try?

It is my highest responsibility to provide a safe environment that induces my client's trust and alliance. I am on my client's journey without being judgmental. Each client is unique and each client well-being is of the uttermost importance. My client's needs and desires are highly considered. The therapy I provide allows my clients to address their concerns, fears, and issues. I assist my clients in finding ways to better communicate and to resolve issues without engaging in conflict. My client's who seek relationship counseling engage in a process that requires their active participation so that they are able to utilize coping skills, techniques, and mechanisms they can use outside of counseling. My office enables my clients to experience an environment that is safe, tranquil and serene. Clients are able to learn more about themselves, their partners, and their families.

My background is in existential and humanistic therapy aiding the client to increase self-awareness while developing acceptance, growth, responsibility, and freedom. I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) interventions. My therapeutic style is compassionate and free from judgment. I focus on growing a positive partnership to help you acquire the tools to resolve problems.

My approach is rooted in trauma and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed care. I recognize the impact of past experiences while creating a safe, supportive environment for growth. I incorporate holistic practices to honor the mind-body connection, addressing not just symptoms but the underlying sources of distress. I generally work with people who are looking for something in addition to typical talk therapy, whether learning more about how to regulate emotions or understanding more about their triggers that create barriers for their relationship or career goals. I also help people work through trauma responses, whether this is a gradual experience over time in a toxic connection or with wanting to process sexual trauma that is still affecting you years later.

Are you concerned with your child's ability to express emotions?Are you frustrated with relationships in your life? All thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be changed. Therapy gives you the chance to explore your concerns, improving many areas of your life, such as friendships, work and intimacy. My approach integrates the mind, body and spirit.

Change is something that we can always rely on. It will come into our lives whether welcomed or not. Being able to find inner balance and develop resiliency can help a person move through these changes. The start of this journey to establish inner balance, whether triggered due to illness, depression, anxiety, stress, or something else, can begin with outreach for support. I am drawn to the human spirit and I love working with individuals to fulfill their ultimate potential. I work to create a safe environment that allows for exploration and vulnerability, the emergence of awareness, strength, and resiliency. I believe that people need to be seen for who they are, and allowed the space to grow. A tree, no matter how confined, will still reach toward the sun. How do we all reach the sun? I believe we are all individuals, we see and learn differently, but we are all connected. Working together in a therapeutic space we can identify the sun and grow to the very best of our abilities. I was once told that, "there are no superheroes, just super hard tasks that ordinary people get through, manage, and conquer together." That is what we shall strive for together.

As the Center Director of Hopewell Springs Counseling in Marlton NJ, Dr. Leibovitz has created a therapy destination for patients seeking counseling services with only licensed doctoral-level psychologists. The mission is simple: highly trained psychologists utilizing evidence-based treatments in a judgement-free and upscale environment. We create a specific treatment plan based on our client’s individual needs. Maybe you have already tried counseling before with modest results, or perhaps this is the first time that you are seeking out expert help for issues related to depression, anxiety, anger, or relationship issues. We provide individual therapy, marriagecouples counseling, and family therapy as well. We also conduct formal psychological evaluations. Whatever the situation, we are happy to have you read about our practice and our evidence-based approach to counseling. We utilize the latest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). At Hopewell springs, you will be offered an appointment within one week of your initial call. Also, we are happy to grant you access to your psychologist’s cell phone 7-days per week for non-emergency contact as needed. Call today for a free brief phone consultation.