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Maria Paterno Holtzman Ph.D. Psychologist and Psychotherapist

Ph.D. Psychology, California Board Registered and Italian Board Registered, private practice since 1981

Rome, Italy · Europe/Rome

About

I am a child, adolescent and adult clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. I provide treatment on a one to one basis, either in person or online, for anxiety, panic and mood disorder, depression, stress and burn-out, school difficulties, and traumatic disorder. I also provide guidance to parents. With older adolescents and adults, my approach is psychodynamic and psychoanalytic, while I use play therapy with children. With adults, I may use the EMDR approach in order to better understand and resolve traumatic experiences. My view of the therapeutic work is to foster the process of individual growth and improve self-understanding, in order to strengthen self-esteem and coping skills. At any age, treatment is adjusted to your needs and goals. I trained and lived for several years in Los Angeles, New York City, and London. Relocation and adaptation to different environments provided me with invaluable opportunities to work with clients belonging to diverse cultures. In Rome, I have wor

Specializations

Languages

English

Session Formats

In-Person Online