- CBT informed
- DBT methods
- Motivational approach
About Harriet
Harriet Marritz is a PA Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005839L) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes, and she also focuses on caregiver stress, panic attacks, mood disorders, social anxiety, self-harm, and young adult issues.
Her style is practical and direct. She uses approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior methods, and adapts them to each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative and aim to identify clear steps that can reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day coping.
Harriet often helps people who are managing transitions like leaving school, starting new work, or handling changing family roles. She also supports those coping with grief and mood shifts, and those dealing with panic or social fears. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change in small, achievable ways.
She generally works in English, and grew up bilingual so she can use serviceable Spanish when needed. Harriet describes her approach as person-centered and trauma-informed when appropriate, and she keeps the tone approachable while taking the work seriously.
Outside of practice, she spends time in nature, gardens, reads, and volunteers on social justice issues. These interests inform a practical, grounded outlook in sessions and a straightforward focus on coping and problem-solving.
How her approaches translate to online work
Harriet often draws on cognitive behavioral methods, which focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. These techniques are practical and usually involve setting goals and short experiments to try between sessions.She also uses elements from dialectical behavior methods that teach skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. These skills can be practiced in session and reviewed for real-life use. Motivational interviewing is another strand she uses to clarify what matters to a person and build motivation for change in manageable steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend which techniques to prioritize. That choice is revisited as things change so the plan stays relevant.
The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce commuting time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep appointments around work, study, or caregiving commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, panic attacks, mood disorders, self-harm, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She adapts cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior methods to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds on mood, anxiety, and life-transition issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a PA Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005839L) based in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are generally in English, and she can use serviceable Spanish when that is helpful.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients located within her practicing region.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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