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Maria A. Christou

Psychotherapist

Providing compassionate psychological support to the Thessaloniki community since 2015. My approach combines traditional therapy with creative modalities like Sandplay and art therapy.

Psychotherapist

About Me

Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed psychotherapist offering counseling and psychotherapy for children, adults, and families.

I use tools from Art Therapy and Sandplay Therapy to help clients express themselves and find healing. I also teach seminars and workshops on sand therapy.

schoolEducation & Experience

I hold an M.A. in Expressive Therapies (Art Therapy & Mental Health Counseling) from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, and specialized Sandplay training from the British and Irish Sandplay Society, London. I also hold a B.S. in Social Care from Stockholm University of Health Sciences.

I have been in private practice since 2006. My experience spans over three decades in Sweden, the USA, and Greece, working with trauma, crisis intervention, and child/adolescent therapy.

work_historyProfessional Experience

My past roles include Child/Adolescent Therapist at YWCA and Turnaround Inc. in the USA, and Social Worker roles in Stockholm supporting youth and special needs students.

  • check_circlePrivate Practice (2006-Present)
  • check_circleVice President, Psychology Art (2010-Present)
  • check_circleChild/Adolescent Therapist, YWCA & Turnaround Inc. (USA)
  • check_circleSocial Worker, Stockholm (Sweden)

workspace_premiumCredentials & Memberships

M.A. Expressive Therapies • ISST Member • B.S. Social Care

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