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Maria Picciotti

Practical therapy for anxiety and mood struggles

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Maria

Maria Picciotti is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on a decade of professional experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and trauma. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are, helping them take the next step toward feeling steadier and more hopeful.

Background and approach

She uses practical, evidence-based methods to guide sessions. Maria blends the Gottman Method with acceptance and commitment strategies and cognitive-behavioral tools.

That mix helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and act in ways that match their values. Maria treats symptoms like panic, low mood, anger, and compassion fatigue alongside longer-standing concerns such as bipolar disorder, dissociation, and chronic illness.

She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues and matters related to sexuality and self-esteem. Her experience includes work with a range of complex presentations and co-occurring conditions.

Sessions are collaborative and respectful. Maria listens first, then helps design a plan that fits each person’s life.

She emphasizes simple skills you can use between meetings, such as grounding, behavior experiments, and small habit changes. People who choose her can expect clear communication and steady support.

Maria encourages gradual progress rather than quick fixes, and she adjusts the pace based on each person’s needs and comfort.

Approaches and how they work online

Maria often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Gottman Method in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take small, value-driven steps despite them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and practical skills for managing conflict and improving connection for people navigating intimacy-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions are collaborative - Maria adjusts strategies based on what helps most and reviews progress together.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different circumstances. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging allow brief updates, homework check-ins, or more flexible contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and stay consistent with care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, LGBT concerns, intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem. She also works with related issues like dissociation, chronic illness, phobias, and sexuality.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method to tailor sessions to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has 10 years of licensed professional experience. She combines that with a longer history of work in social services to support people with complex and co-occurring concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a PA LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDissociationHIV / AIDSMood disordersParanoiaPhobiasSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English