Last edited 11/23/2021
Maurissa SzilagiLCSW
LCSW
Accepting New Clients
Get To Know Me
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
Is that it doesn’t have to be a punishment or something you are forced to do. It can be of great
benefit and healing power to many of us. I also use a validating and strengths-based approach
often which provides each client a way to feel just a little bit better before they came to
session.
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
What I have been through in my personal life, directly influences the way I choose to practice
and how I am able to be genuine to each one of my clients. Additionally, with my lived
experiences I can often connect and understand what a client has been through without them
needing to talk in very specific details, being validated and truly understood in this work is very
conducive to the healing process.
Are there any recurring themes or issues you’ve noticed as you treat people in your area of specialization, and how has this insight guided your approach?
Yes, the theme I see a lot is that parents do not notice that the way they were responded to as
a child directly relates to the way the get triggered or respond to their own child. Parenting
magnifies are own experiences and may bring up things we aren’t realizing at the time.
Learn more about my:
Specialties
Specializes in
Adoption & foster careAttachment issuesFamily issuesStep-family/Blended Family IssuesTrauma
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemBorderline Personality DisorderSocial AnxietyADHDAdolescent mental healthAttachment issuesCaregiver stress & supportChild mental healthDevelopmental disordersDivorce & separationLGBTQIA related issuesParenting issuesPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Transition to new parenthoodBehavioral IssuesCoping SkillsFamilies
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Family Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyNarrative TherapyParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyCoachingPositive PsychologyStructural Family Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
EnglishSpanishFrenchHebrew
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 102000
Training/CertificationsEMDR Certification
Education
MSW, Master's of Social Work, University of Southern California (USC)Ed.M., Human Development and Psychology, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Work HistoryFor the last ten years I have specialized in working with families that have had disconnected attachment histories. Additional, families in the midst of divorce, issues around difference in parenting style and expectations, and of most abundant the foster care and adoption population.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Maurissa Szilagi, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Maurissa Szilagi accepting new clients?
Yes, Maurissa Szilagi is accepting new clients.
Does Maurissa Szilagi accept insurance?
No, Maurissa Szilagi does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Maurissa Szilagi offer?
Maurissa Szilagi offers therapy for families and individuals.
Does Maurissa Szilagi offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in California can book Maurissa Szilagi for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Maurissa Szilagi offer online therapy?
Yes, Maurissa Szilagi offers online therapy to people in California.
How quickly can I see Maurissa Szilagi?
Maurissa Szilagi typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Maurissa Szilagi speak?
Maurissa Szilagi conducts therapy sessions in English, Spanish, French and Hebrew.
Can I book an appointment with Maurissa Szilagi online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Maurissa Szilagi online using Choosing Therapy’s directory.
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