ABOUT Amy Maragos, PH.d.
Hi, I’m Dr. Amy
My path to becoming a psychologist has been anything but traditional. I began my career as an accountant before eventually finding my way toward work that felt more deeply connected to who I am and how I wanted to contribute to the lives of others.
My own transformative experience in therapy became an important part of that journey. As a client, I experienced firsthand the healing power of unconditional positive regard and the profound impact of having a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore one’s inner world. That experience inspired me to return to graduate school, first earning a master’s degree in counseling and ultimately pursuing a doctorate in counseling psychology.
Having experienced therapy from both sides of the relationship has deeply shaped the psychologist I am today. I believe meaningful change begins with genuine connection, trust, and the willingness to be vulnerable. At times, my role is to hold hope for clients until they are ready to hold it for themselves.
I also believe that when we take the time to understand a person’s story, their emotions, choices, and behaviors begin to make sense. I am continually inspired by my clients’ resilience and their capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change. My goal is to help each person understand themselves more deeply and live with greater intention, authenticity, and connection—creating positive ripples in their relationships and communities.
Full Potential Psych
Transformative Therapy to Help You Heal
CORE VALUES:
Autonomy
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Empathy
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Honesty
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Flexibility
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CORE VALUES: Autonomy ☼ Empathy ☼ Honesty ☼ Flexibility ☼
therapeutic speciAlties
My Specialties
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I understand that each person's experience is deeply personal and deserves to be honored with care and sensitivity. Together, we'll move at your pace to explore how past experiences impact your present life, while considering how your unique context shapes your healing journey. I create a safe, consistent space where you can process your experiences without judgment, helping you move from survival toward genuine wholeness. Sometimes, my role is to hold hope and trust in your healing until you're ready to carry it yourself. Together, we'll work to help you reclaim your sense of safety, strength, and authentic self.
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I understand how overwhelming anxiety and performance anxiety can be. Together, we'll explore how your past experiences and cultural context might fuel current anxiety patterns, particularly in high-pressure situations. Rather than just managing symptoms, we'll work to understand your unique story and strengthen your authentic voice. I'll hold a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore both vulnerabilities and strengths, helping you move from survival mode toward genuine confidence and self-trust. Together, we'll develop practical tools that align with your personal values and goals.
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Using interpersonal process therapy, we'll explore how your attachment history influences your relationships today, while considering how your unique background and identities affect these dynamics. Together, we'll create a safe space to understand your patterns, strengthen your authentic voice, and develop deeper, more fulfilling connections. Rather than focusing solely on current conflicts, we'll work to build lasting insights and tools that help you cultivate the meaningful relationships you deserve.
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In my work with depression, I recognize how isolating and overwhelming depression can be. Drawing from both interpersonal process therapy and feminist theory, I help you understand how your past experiences, relationships, and cultural context influence your current struggles. Rather than simply focusing on what's wrong, we'll work to identify your inherent strengths while I hold hope for you until you're ready to carry it yourself. Together, we'll develop concrete tools for managing depression while working toward deeper, lasting change that honors your whole self.
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Most people have extreme financial stress in their lives and don’t understand how their beliefs about money affect behavior (think overspending, gambling, excessive shopping, etc). Debt is never the problem; it’s always the symptom.
Most therapists don’t have their own money beliefs figured out so money is often not explored in therapeutic spaces. A lot of people have trauma around money either from childhood, job loss, or large debt, etc. that contribute to the way they work with or manage money.
Money is the only other relationship (aside from food) that we can’t go through life without. People who have “money problems” have to learn a different way of navigating their relationship with money much like a person with anorexia or bulimia has to learn a different way to think about and navigate their relationship with food.
At the heart of my work is empathy. Most of us simply want to feel heard, understood, and accepted. Therapy offers that space.
Together, we explore the patterns behind your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. We look at how past experiences may be shaping your present and influencing the way you move through the world.
What to Expect:
I believe therapy is a place to feel seen, not judged.
Sometimes my role is to hold hope for you until you are able to hold it for yourself. Other times, it is to gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you.
Our work is collaborative. You are not talked at or analyzed from a distance. Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about understanding you, and from that understanding, change becomes possible.
Your Safe Place to Land
Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or deeper connections, you deserve support on this path. I strive to create a gentle haven where you can explore your truth, reconnect with your authentic self, and build a life that feels genuine and fulfilling. Taking the first step toward healing takes courage, and I'm here to walk beside you as you rebuild trust—both with yourself and in your relationships. If you're ready to begin this journey, I would be honored to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.