Dr. Maria Rotella
Psychologist
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
69 Bank Street, Whangarei 0110
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect 0800 447 359 x95
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
I employ a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques, tailored to the goals, strengths, and interests of each client. Primarily, I draw from Integrative, Person-Centred, CBT, ACT, Narrative, Brief Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness-Based therapies. I also offer a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group.
Originally from New York with Italian-American background, I have been living and practising in New Zealand for over 8 years. I am very grateful to be raising a family in the relative safety, stability, and incredible beauty of Aotearoa.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Maria Rotella now - 0800 447 359 x95
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Electronic Funds TransferInsurance
- Southern Cross
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from New Zealand Psychologists Board Maria Rotella
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended Diverse practice settings in US and NZ, Psy.D., Graduated 2012
- Membership with The New Zealand Psychological Society Member
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Armed Forces
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Transgender
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Groups
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Group
This 8-session group provides an opportunity to gain skills for: coping with stress, strong emotions, and pain; dealing with unhelpful thoughts; communicating and connecting more effectively with others; being kind to yourself and others; and finding contentment in simple things / living in the present
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$80-$200
Location
Whangarei 0110
Email Dr. Maria Rotella about this group or call - 0800 447 359 x95