Break Free from Repeating Relationship Patterns
Schema Therapy for anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship patterns
Telehealth across Florida · In-person in Boca Raton
About me
20+ Years Clinical Experience
Extensive experience supporting adults through anxiety, trauma, and complex relationship patterns.
Certified Advanced Schema Therapist
A depth-oriented, evidence-based approach focused on lasting emotional and relational change.
Medical Training & PhD
My training as a physician and PhD in psychiatry equips me to work with severe, complex cases and understand the connection between emotional and physical wellbeing.
Fluent in English & Russian
I provide therapy in both English and Russian, creating a comfortable space for clients.
You’ve tried to understand what’s happening in your relationships — perhaps even worked on it in therapy before.
But the same patterns keep returning.
Who I Help
You may recognize yourself in this…
Narcissistic Abuse & Toxic Relationships
Healing from emotional abuse, manipulation, or a relationships that left you doubting yourself.
Boundaries & People-Pleasing
You say yes when you mean no, feel guilty prioritizing yourself, or lose yourself trying to keep others happy.
Attachment Patterns & Repeating Cycles
You keep reacting in ways that feel familiar — and frustrating — and you want to understand why.
Therapy for Therapists & Supervision
You hold a great deal for others — and need a space for your own deeper work.
Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, couples work, or professional consultation, I help you understand the deeper patterns behind your struggles — so change becomes real and lasting.
What Makes This Different
Deep, Not Surface
Many approaches focus on coping. Schema Therapy helps you understand and transform the deeper patterns driving your struggles — so change lasts.
Evidence-Based
Schema Therapy is research-supported approach particularly effective for long-standing emotional and relationship patterns.
I bring advanced training and clinical experience to help you create lasting change.
Individualized
There’s no one-size-fits-all protocol here.
We work at your pace, focused on what matters most to you and what you're ready to heal.
What colleagues say:
"Maria's depth of knowledge and compassionate approach creates a truly transformative therapeutic experience."
— Systemic Solutions Counseling Center
"Maria Grish and I have worked and consulted together for over 5 years. I have had the opportunity to hear her thorough knowledge and compassion in counseling, and see her professional yet kind demeanor toward each client. I highly recommend her."
— Systemic Solutions Counseling Center
Getting started is simple
Step 1
Free 15-Minute Consultation
We talk about what you're struggling with, what you're hoping to change, and whether this approach feels right for you. No pressure, just an honest conversation.
Step 2
First Session
We explore your patterns together and create a plan tailored to your needs. You'll start understanding the "why" behind your reactions and what needs to shift.
Step 3
Ongoing Healing
Through structured, compassionate work, you'll build inner stability, stronger boundaries, and the confidence to live more authentically.
My services
-
Individual Therapy
-
Couples Therapy
-
Therapy for therapists
-
Schema Therapy Supervision
Ready to take the first step?
You don't have to keep struggling alone. Let's explore whether Schema Therapy is right for you. I offer a free 15-minute consultation — no commitment, just a conversation about what you’re going through and whether this approach feels right for you.