Harriet Marritz, PA Psychologist PS005839L

Harriet Marritz is a Pennsylvania Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005839L) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.

She uses approaches drawn from solution-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy. Sessions are person-centered and trauma-informed when that fits a person's needs. Her style is straightforward and practical; sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps people can try between meetings.

Harriet has worked with people dealing with panic attacks, mood disorders, caregiving stress, young adult concerns, and self-harm. She helps clients notice patterns, test small changes, and build simple skills for managing strong feelings. Conversations tend to be direct but relaxed, with space for whatever feels most relevant that week.

She generally provides counseling in English and can use serviceable Spanish when helpful. Harriet also spends time outside work gardening, reading, and volunteering on social justice projects in her community.

Background and approach: Over three and a half decades in practice have given her experience with many kinds of life stress and emotional struggle. She draws on evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and to improve daily functioning. In early sessions she will clarify immediate concerns, outline practical steps to try, and work collaboratively to adjust the approach as needed. The aim is to help people manage anxiety and move forward with clearer plans and small, achievable changes.

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