Margaret Iapalucci
(she/her)
Psychologist
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
I am a psychologist that seeks to create a supportive space for you to be seen and heard. My sessions promote self-exploration, insight, and action towards a meaningful and thriving life.
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About me
I was born in Russia and an American family adopted me when I was two-and-a-half years old. I grew up in Washington D.C with four older sisters, who were also all adopted from outside the US. Growing up in a big and diverse family taught me a lot about patience, empathy, open-mindedness, resilience, culture, sympathy, and the meaning of being loved. During the two years I spent in an orphanage in Russia, I always had to play the doctor and I was always the last to eat to ensure everyone got food before I ate. From a very young age I was passionate about helping others with a huge smile on my face. When I moved to the States, I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian due to my love for animals and the unique connection that can come from bonding with them. However, as I grew up I felt that neither career would be the exact right path for me. From my first psychology in high school, I knew that it was the career meant for me. My love for helping others has made me passionate about my career path becoming a psychologist.
I completed my B.A in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy (Loyola University of Maryland) in 2020 and my M.S in Clinical Professional Counseling (Loyola University of Maryland) in 2024. I was a Clinical Counselor intern from 2023-2024 (The Institute for HEALing) gaining 880 clinical hours supporting clients ranging from ages 18-80 with a variety of symptoms, conflicts, and challenges.
While completing my master’s degree, I began working in higher education at Loyola University. I supporting 400+ students living on campus with roommate conflicts, mental health concerns (anxiety, home sickness, depression, transitions, etc.), crises (suicidal ideation/intent, Title IX incidents, bias incidents, self harm, alcohol poisoning, etc.), professional development, and resource referrals. I loved the support I was able to provide the residents while honing my counseling skills and was promoted to a professional full-time position when I completed my master’s degree in 2024. After working in higher education for about 5 years (2021-2026), I decided to transition from higher education and move to Berlin to focus on gaining experience working as a psychologist in a new country. My experiences growing up in a big family, the holistic education I received, and the challenges I have faced at work have shaped the ways I approach life as well as my practice centered on humanistic, cognitive-based, positive, empathetic, mindful, and exploratory techniques.
I speak:
English
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Approach
Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
Psychodynamic: Recommended for those seeking to explore underlying conflicts and deeper emotions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Recommended for those seeking a cognitive-behavioral approach focusing on increasing psychological flexibility through acceptance, mindfulness, and behavior change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Recommended for those seeking a structured, goal-oriented, and time-limited treatment to explore thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.
My practice is rooted in positive psychology. I am passionate about helping my clients explore what makes them thrive in life - even through challenges - and help them find ways to create meaning in life through the uncomfortable. I believe it is important to help clients explore how symptoms or challenges do not necessarily have to define who they are as a person or how they must walk on this earth. Instead I encourage clients to integrate all aspects of their lives to find their own way to thrive. My practice is also rooted in a person-centered approach utilizing active listening, empathy, and genuineness to create a safe space for my clients to explore, gain insight, and move towards action. I tailor my sessions and the techniques I use based on what a client needs or wants in each session.
After the initial intake, the first few sessions focus on gathering information about the client and their initial goals. Once I have a better understanding of who my client is and what support they are seeking, I then integrate additional techniques into the next few sessions geared towards deeper exploration and insight. I use an eclectic approach during sessions utilizing exercises/skills rooted in psychodynamic techniques, ACT, and CBT. I utilize person-centered techniques to help create a safe environment, psychodynamic techniques to help explore conflicts/deeper emotions, CBT techniques to help explore thoughts/gain insight on behaviors/provide practical coping strategies, and ACT techniques for mindfulness/exploration of thoughts/commitments to behavior change.
Once my client has explored and has gained meaningful insight about themselves, I then tailor my sessions towards an action plan. I work with my clients to determine what they want moving forward in life and create 1-5 concrete goals to help measure the outcome of the action plan. I encourage clients to determine how many goals they would like to establish for themselves. Every 3-6 months I do a check in with my client’s goals to determine what the appropriate next steps should be (continue working on goals, establish new goals, return to exploration, or terminate sessions).
My practice provides a flexible and patient space for clients to learn about themselves, form meaningful connections with their mind/body/soul, and create concrete goals to help guide clients thrive in life in their own individual way.
Experience
Area Coordinator for Residence Life Loyola University of Maryland (2024-2026)
Graduate Residential Coordinator for Residence Life Loyola University of Maryland (2021-2024)
Graduate Clinical Counselor Intern iHEAL (2023-2024)
Teacher Assistant Clinical Professional Counseling master's class Loyola University of Maryland (2022)
Education
M.S Clinical Professional Counseling Loyola University of Maryland (2021-2024)
B.A in Psychology Loyola University of Maryland (2016-2020)
Services
Intro Call
Free • 45 min • Online
Individual Session
€50 • 1 hr • Online
Insurances
Private Pay
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Last active
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Next available: Mar 13