Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 47 ratings

Marita Gallagher

LMFT, 35 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hello, My name is Marita and I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist with more that 35 years experience working in both the children and adult mental health field. I have practiced within the children’s behavioral health system providing services to both children, adolescents and their families in the home, school, and community. My practice also includes working with individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues, parenting, and life cycle transitions. My educational background includes a BA in Psychology from Mansfield University, a MS in Community Counseling from Villanova University, and a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from La Salle University.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will start with a brief introduction and then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me tailor a plan for us to work with in follow up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders,. I also specialize in treating couples and relationship issues.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Other specialties

ADHDAnger ManagementGriefObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Self EsteemTrauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Eclectic

My treatment style is drawn from a variety of treatment methods that I feel uniquely fir the needs of my client. This includes a strengths based. solution focused, and person centered approach.

Couples Counseling

In couples therapy, I utilize a collaborative approach which includes both transgenerational and attachment based theories to help discover negative patterns in relationships that affect emotional regulation and healthy communication.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 47 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

July 18, 2025

She’s the best, really great

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Marita

April 14, 2025

Felt like good communication and goals set

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Marita

March 4, 2025

Marita is simply a perfect fit for me. I love how she handles me, and challenges me, and offers solutions and actions after each appointment.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Marita