Maura Kristof, M.S., NCC

Maura Kristof, M.S., NCC, holds an M.S. in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College in Maryland. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and she maintains membership in the American Counseling Association. She follows the Standards of Ethics for Counseling held by the Board of National Certified Counselors.

Maura works with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), families, and groups. Her therapeutic approach is holistic in scope and addresses the psychological, spiritual, and physical dimensions of the human person. Her work with clients is influenced by Jungian Psychology and Object Relations theory.

Along with intensive clinical training in traditional psychotherapies, Maura has received training in sandtray therapy, directive play therapy, child-centered play therapy, and art therapy interventions. She has also received training in relaxation exercises, grounding techniques, and guided imagery. 

Areas of clinical experience include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, sexual orientation, grief and loss, substance abuse, learning disabilities, family restructuring, and neglect and abuse.

Maura may be reached by email at maurakristof@BPCCounseling.com or by telephone at 202.526.4445 ext. 706. Please see her personal website for more information: www.maurakristof.com