Maria Vandenhurk

My approach to therapy straddles both compassion and common sense.  The repertoire of skills and experience I draw on are individualized as clients present with a wide variety of issues, needs, and aspirations.  I am an attuned listener with acute observation skills.  I respond thoughtfully to encourage an environment where my clients come to know that they can rely on me, trust me, and bring the whole of themselves into the therapeutic session. It is my responsibility to ensure that a safe space is created and available for you to accomplish your therapeutic goals.

Originally trained as an occupational therapist and subsequently in the psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy, I first practiced therapy in the1990s for several years. I then launched and grew a disability management company that achieved international reach. During this time I gained a great deal of life experience in both the business world and my personal life. After selling my company, I returned to focus on my original passion – the practice of insight-oriented psychotherapy.

If you are seeking support around work-related stress, your financial life, the pressures of the corporate world and/or entrepreneurship, or you are struggling to find balance between work and home life, including dealing with children, elder care, or blended families, I am confident that I will bring a helpful understanding and an attuned ear. If your struggles are more relationship based or rooted in personal limitations such as self-esteem issues, I will bring a sensitivity and a fresh perspective. Through compassion and a deeper understanding of the issues, we can forge growth and self-acceptance.

I offer 50-minute digital sessions on a weekly basis. If you would like to schedule your free consultation, please contact me at mlvtherapy@gmail.com.  If this is a difficult step to take, rest assured that you will be met with compassion and understanding.