Meet Dr. Mara Czegel, PhD

Mara specializes in working with anxiety disorders, self-esteem, and personality disorders; She also has the unique niche of working researchers/academics as well as those who have lived abroad.

Prior to becoming a therapist, Mara worked as a researcher at Harvard Medical School, University of Pennsylvania, and as a Fulbright scholar in Budapest, Hungary, studying psychotherapeutic interventions for anxiety disorders and personality disorders. Her work has resulted in 20+ publications in research journals and popular science magazines. Having lived in Europe for several years, Mara deeply understands bi-cultural and cross-cultural challenges. Her background as an academic researcher also has shaped her approach, allowing her to connect with and support clients from diverse backgrounds in a meaningful way!

She offers a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel truly heard and understood. Whether you're seeking clarity on what drives you, or navigating the everyday challenges that life brings, her goal is to support you in a way that feels safe and validating. Life can be tough, and our minds often create barriers that make it hard to move forward. Through therapy, Mara’s aim is to help you work through the complexities of being human - helping you better understand yourself and find ways to cope with the unique challenges of living in today’s world.

Mara specializes in anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, depression, and self-esteem, including couples therapy. She uses Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, and other eclectic, related modalities and also works with Schema therapy.