Maria

Dr Maria Karilshtadt-Byk

Psychologist

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About Me

Seeking support can be a brave step. A psychologist offers a grounded space to explore your thoughts and feelings, helping you understand complex emotions. They work collaboratively, guiding you to develop practical strategies for navigating life's challenges. This approach provides a solid foundation for personal growth, fostering resilience and clarity. Clients find a safe environment to make sense of their experiences and move forward with confidence.

Approach

That steady, practical aim shows up in sessions as measured work—quietly naming patterns, testing small shifts and keeping focus on what feels most urgent. In my Hollywood office, offering conversation in English or Russian, we move at the pace you can manage, alternating reflection with targeted exercises and clear check-ins between meetings so progress is visible. I use careful assessment and collaborative problem solving to untangle anxiety, mood or trauma‑soaked responses. People juggling loss, relationship strain or persistent worry often find this steady, results‑focused rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

    Learn more about Suicide Bereavement or Crisis
  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Department of Health

Psychologist

Qualifications

Nova Southeastern University

Service Areas

In-person

Hollywood, Florida

United States