Dr. Maria Pitiakoudis
Psy.D., C. Psych — Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Pitiakoudis is a licensed Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She has a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. She completed her internship at Jacobi Medical Center in New York. Her dissertation explored the lived experience of culturally mixed couples and their families. She has worked with a diverse clientele in both in-patient and out-patient settings, and as part of a multidisciplinary team. She is fluent in English and Greek. Her clinical training includes a directive Cognitive Behavioral method, a more introspective Psychodynamic approach, as well as a holistic Mindfulness style; she incorporates these into her therapeutic practice in accordance with the individual needs of each client. Dr. Pitiakoudis has experience working with adults with mood and anxiety disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia and Social Phobia. She also has experience in helping patients deal with Personality Disorders, relationship problems, identity and life adjustment issues, stress management, bereavement, and difficulties with self-esteem. Dr. Pitiakoudis has also assisted patients with problems related to addiction and impulse control issues such as gambling, kleptomania, and anger management. Additionally, she has experience in group and couples therapy and conducts comprehensive psycho-diagnostic testing, immigration assessments, and motor vehicle insurance examinations.