Dr Massimo Antonio Mancini, LM-51

Psychologist

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“I am a qualified Psychologist with extensive training and experience in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and psychological support for adults, couples, families, and children. I offer a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment, helping clients better understand their emotions, relationships, and recurring patterns while developing greater self-awareness and more effective ways of coping with life’s challenges. I provide psychological support in English, Italian, and Spanish, both online and, where possible, in person. ”

About me

I am a qualified Psychologist with a background in Clinical Psychology and advanced training in Marriage and Family Therapy in the United States. My professional experience has focused on understanding people within the context of their relationships, families, and wider life experiences. My clinical training includes an Italian degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy in the United States, complemented by approximately 3,000 hours of practicum, supervised clinical training, and internship experience. I am particularly interested in helping people who feel stuck in recurring emotional or relationship patterns. I believe that feeling heard, understood, and respected is an essential starting point for meaningful psychological work. I work with clients from different cultural and personal backgrounds and provide sessions in English, Italian, and Spanish.

Approach

My approach is collaborative, relational, and person-centred. I aim to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships openly. Trained in Los Angeles at the California Graduate Institute (CGI) and licensed as an LMFT, my clinical foundation is rooted in a rich integration of systemic, psychodynamic, and narrative frameworks. Furthermore, my professional background includes nearly two years of clinical work with children and their families at the St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, California. Alongside these approaches, I am also certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy, which allows me to integrate targeted hypnotic techniques when appropriate to help clients access deeper emotional resources and overcome persistent blocks. Rather than using a rigid, one-size-fits-all method, I flexibly adapt these theoretical approaches to fit the unique needs, goals, and values of each individual, couple, or family. I believe that difficulties are often influenced by patterns developed through our experiences and past relationships. Therapy can help clients understand these patterns, develop greater emotional awareness, and discover more effective ways of responding to themselves and others. My role is not to judge or impose solutions, but to help clients gain clarity and develop the psychological resources needed to make meaningful, lasting changes at their own pace.

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Basic information

Languages:

Italian, English, Spanish

Fees:

Sliding scale

Lido di Ostia, Italy

In-person & Online

Services

I provide psychological support for adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents experiencing emotional, interpersonal, and relational challenges. My areas of work include: Child and adolescent emotional and behavioral navigation Family dynamics and parenting support Couple communication and relationship challenges Anger management and emotional regulation Self-esteem and lack of confidence Fear of failure, rejection, or performance anxiety Difficulties in intimate and interpersonal relationships Emotional navigation during periods of change, life transitions, or relocation Personal development and self-awareness Breaking recurring emotional and behavioural patterns Sessions are available in English, Italian, and Spanish, both online and, where appropriate, in person.

Services Offered:

Addiction Counselling
Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Couples Therapy
Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Hypnotherapy
A therapy that uses hypnosis — a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility — to help people explore thoughts, feelings, or memories that may be held outside everyday awareness.
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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

All ages
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Couples
Elderly
Families
Groups
Individuals
Parents

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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