Di Iorio, Marriage Counselor in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.

My Approach to Helping

At the Hellenic Therapy Center we are committed to working with individuals, families and couples from a family systemic approach. Oftentimes we include family members in therapy and believe that what affects one person affects everyone in the family system. We begin treatment with the individual and with their permission, may include other family members. The learning occurs in each family member's efforts to become familiar with the emotional system of family, work, and community and to manage self differently within it. We specialize in couples therapy and have a very unique approach in that we treat the couple together however, if necessary will also work with the couple indvidually. Our family systems theory has proven to be very effective. We maintain confidentiality at all times. We also specialize in women's self esteem issues, couples, adolescents, children. We are members of the National Council of Self Esteem and faciliate weekly groups. You can visit our website for more information.

More Info About My Practice

Couples Therapy/Marriage Counseling: Couples therapy/marriage therapy focus on the conflicts and disagreements between two people. The difference between a happily married couple or unhappy couple frequently involves the ability to discuss and resolve those differences in a positive manner that respects the interests and needs of each individual. Common unhealthy, damaging relationship communications include *defense responses, *dragging old information or experiences into a current argument, * put-downs, name calling, *infidelity, *control issues, lack of intimacy, *lack of communication, etc. At The Hellenic Therapy Center we see both members of the couple together, though oftentimes we will also see each person individually. The goals of marriage counseling are generally to help the couple: *improve communication, *resolve differences, *resolve conflicts, *improve problem-solving skills and *develop empathetic, active listening skills. Visit our website or call for more information.