Maria Pandolfi(They/Them/Theirs)
Doctor of Education, Ed.D•Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York•Florida•New Jersey•Pennsylvania
Cultural adjustment- Life transitions-Women's issues- Relationship issues- Stress management-Veterans' issues-
Maria Pandolfi
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Professional statement
After decades of experience, formal preparation, and deep-seated passion for helping others in need of counseling, Dr. Maria Pandolfi established [the] Pandolfi Counseling Associates, Inc. Opened in 2015, her mission is to provide counseling services to individuals and families who are going through life’s challenges and personal difficulties such as relationship issues, losses and separations and are wishing to seek healthy coping and new beginnings.
Families served are from all walks of life including women, young professionals and military families and newly arrived immigrants. We provide Telehealth or virtual sessions, and are open for late and evening appointments and some weekends.
Pandolfi Counseling Associates is a minority, women, and veteran owned business.
Maria Pandolfi served clients from diverse race, religion, ethnicity and nationality. She has worked and volunteered in various non-profit organizations serving the refugees and immigrants from various nationalities.
Maria is credentialed with several EAP companies based in Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, California areas and the neighboring communities.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 32 years
Pandolfi Counseling Associates, Private Practice , 2015 - Present
Walden University , Faculty, Graduate Studies in Social Work, 2015 - 2018
Various Hospitals and Behavioral Units (Florida), Clinical Social Worker, 2002 - 2018
Non profit Organizations (CA-Florida states), Outpatient and Community Therapist, 1996 - 2015
Argosy University, Doctor in Counseling Psychology, 2009
San Diego State University, Master in Social Work, 1996
Licensure
New York: 086819-01 - Pennsylvania: CW018917 - New Jersey: 44SC05936700 - California: LCSW102860 - Florida: SW6295 - Virginia: 0904013019Languages
English, TagalogSpecialties
Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Veterans' issues - Coping with reactions of exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events; supporting veterans and their families adjusting to civilian life
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- United Healthcare
Maria Pandolfi is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Lyra Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- UMR
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $175
Client testimonials
"The initial call went very well. I felt comfortable speaking with her from the very beginning and it made me feel hopeful for the upcoming therapy sessions. She answered my questions and allowed me to speak."
- Zencare client • February 2023"very professional"
- Zencare client • May 2023Book a Free Initial Consultation
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