Maria Brickley is a registered Psychology Associate in the state of Maryland, working under the supervision of licensed psychologist Dr. Mary Levinsohn-Klyap. Maria is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with many years of experience providing a wide range of services to meet her clients' needs in Anne Arundel County and beyond. Her advanced training focused on effective approaches to identifying and addressing a spectrum of challenges and she has helped countless families reach their goals as an Anne Arundel County psychology associate.
From attention disorders such as ADHD to Autism Spectrum Disorders, disruptive behaviors and social skills to depression and more, Maria Brickley has experience providing effective and appropriate treatments for a variety of needs. Maria offers comprehensive behavior counseling services using proven therapies to fit each client’s unique needs. She works with children, teens and adults throughout Anne Arundel County and the surrounding areas to find the right balance of social skills training, therapy and intervention to build solutions around the specific problems they face.
Behavior counseling and social skills training often leads to better relationships, solutions to reoccurring issues, improved behaviors and significant reductions in feelings of distress. As a certified school psychologist with numerous years of experience, Maria's goal is to find the right approach that will accomplish these goals for each client.
Client Feedback
“Maria Brickley changed the way my daughter approaches social situations. She is so much more confident and self-corrects when necessary. Maria’s approach made her feel so at ease and comfortable. She has given my daughter the tools she needs for success.”
“Working with Maria has been a great experience. She offers wonderful ideas and has greatly helped my child manage their emotions. They are open and reflective and willing to share about their choices! Our communication has improved as well”
Helpful Learning Tools
About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The Beck Institute's "What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?"
National Alliance on Mental Illness's Overview of Psychotherapy
Mayo Clinic on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
The National Alliance on Mental Illness's "Dialectical Behavior Therapy Fact Sheet"
The Linehan Institute's "Dialectical Behavior Therapy FAQs"
About Social and Emotional Skill Development
Bullying fact sheet by Understood
Understood on "Social and Emotional Skills: What to Expect at Different Ages"
Understood on "Behavior Contracts: What You Need to Know"
Maria is dedicated to helping individuals and families work through challenges, reach goals and maintain balance in their lives. She will work with clients on a case-by-case basis to set a payment plan to meet most financial needs.