Maria Petrongolo
Support for relationships, life transitions, and self-worth
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About
Maria Petrongolo, LPC, is a compassionate therapist with 13 years of experience supporting people as they move through life’s complicated seasons. Based in New Jersey, she focuses on helping clients manage challenging adjustments, strengthen relationships, work through family conflict, and build a steadier sense of self. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she brings professional training and a grounded, supportive style to the therapy process.
Her work is especially attuned to concerns that often arise for young adults, including self-esteem, workplace or school stress, and major life transitions. Maria also supports clients who are navigating body image struggles, chronic pain, illness, disability, and the emotional weight that can come with difficult medical decisions. She offers care for experiences such as postpartum depression, seasonal mood changes, and the complexities of aging, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and serious health diagnoses, while also making space for personal growth and coaching goals.
Maria aims to provide a nurturing, empowering environment where clients can identify their strengths, practice resilience, and develop self-compassion. She walks alongside each person with steady guidance, helping them work toward meaningful change and a more grounded way of living.
Her work is especially attuned to concerns that often arise for young adults, including self-esteem, workplace or school stress, and major life transitions. Maria also supports clients who are navigating body image struggles, chronic pain, illness, disability, and the emotional weight that can come with difficult medical decisions. She offers care for experiences such as postpartum depression, seasonal mood changes, and the complexities of aging, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and serious health diagnoses, while also making space for personal growth and coaching goals.
Maria aims to provide a nurturing, empowering environment where clients can identify their strengths, practice resilience, and develop self-compassion. She walks alongside each person with steady guidance, helping them work toward meaningful change and a more grounded way of living.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 13
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Body image, Cancer, Eating and food-related issues, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC010309, NJ LPC 37PC01242700
- NPI Number: 1750767349
- License: LPC (New Jersey), LPC (Pennsylvania)
Evidence-Based Support, Made Accessible Online
Maria Petrongolo, LPC, uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients navigate relationship stress, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns with practical, structured support. These approaches focus on identifying patterns that may be keeping someone stuck and then building new skills and perspectives that better match their goals, whether the focus is coping with change, improving communication, or strengthening self-compassion.Her work is also well suited for clients facing complex life circumstances such as caregiving stress, chronic pain or illness, seasonal mood shifts, postpartum depression, or the emotional impact of aging and major health decisions. Evidence-based techniques can offer a steady framework for making sense of intense emotions, clarifying next steps, and practicing resilience in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria collaborates with each client to understand what they want from therapy, what has or has not helped before, and what feels most comfortable, then adjusts the work to fit their needs and preferences over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This can make it easier to stay consistent with support, especially during busy weeks, major transitions, or times when getting to an office would be difficult.
How much experience does Maria Petrongolo have?
Maria Petrongolo has 13 years of experience providing therapy and support to clients navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, and personal growth.
Is Maria Petrongolo a licensed therapist?
Yes. Maria Petrongolo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is licensed in Pennsylvania (PA LPC PC010309) and New Jersey (NJ LPC 37PC01242700).
In which languages does Maria Petrongolo provide therapy?
Maria Petrongolo provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Petrongolo located?
Maria Petrongolo is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Maria Petrongolo as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Petrongolo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and availability.
Does Maria Petrongolo work with international clients?
No. Maria Petrongolo does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Petrongolo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.