Maria Dotsey
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maryland, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from Temple University and my Master’s degree in Nursing from Drexel University. I am board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan.
I have over 20 years of mental health experience working with adolescents/adults and my skills and experience allows me to assist you in setting appropriate life goals and defining strategies to accomplish those goals. There is no set approach for mental health care. Every patient is unique and will be treated as such. I will customize your experience and help you to achieve optimal health. Services offered include: comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, follow up appointments, diagnosis, prescriptive medications, as well as general therapy. I consider it my honor to assist you in this process and look forward to working with you.
Treatment Modalities Offered
Emotionally Focused
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a modality that focuses on understanding and transforming emotional responses within relationships. It emphasizes the importance of emotional bonds and helps couples or individuals navigate and strengthen their connections.
Psychoanalytical
Psychoanalytical therapy delves into the unconscious mind to explore deep-seated thoughts and behaviors. Rooted in Freudian principles, this modality aims to bring unconscious elements to conscious awareness, facilitating personal insight and growth.
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Psychological Testing and Evaluation involve the use of standardized assessments to gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s mental health. These assessments help in diagnosing conditions, planning treatment, and guiding therapeutic interventions.
