Maria Shifrin

Dr. Maria Shifrin is a Psychologist located in New York, NY. Dr. Shifrin supports people who would like to better their mental health, including deepening their understanding of the self, growing self-compassion, and addressing negative patterns. Many of her clients face stress at work or stress from their relationships. She works with couples that are planning to get married, as well as couples who face infidelity or parenting struggles. She also works with individuals who would like to explore their meaning of life or spirituality.

Dr. Shifrin’s approach to therapy incorporates positive psychology, psychodynamic therapy, and relational therapy. She strives to build a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, developing mutual trust. From this relationship, clients can learn more about how they relate to others and uncover relationship patterns that might lead to stress or conflict. Dr. Shifrin helps clients examine their lifestyle and identify the areas that may need change. She encourages clients to practice self-compassion as they make changes in their lives, reminding them that change is difficult but that they are resilient. Ultimately, clients develop a more positive mood and better understanding of themselves.

Dr. Shifrin earned a PhD in Psychology from Adelphi University. She has ten years of experience in the mental health field, and recognizes how lifechanging going through the therapy journey can be. She empowers clients to live introspective, intentional lives so they can find greater meaning.