You might be here because...
You’ve done years of “the work,” but your nervous system still feels on edge
You understand why you react the way you do...but it just hasn’t changed much
You're realizing that a relationship you thought was love was actually something else entirely
You’re high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside
Talking about it hasn’t been enough, and you don’t want to rehash everything again
You’re tired of coping and want your body to finally feel safe
I help people just like you.
People who:
Think deeply, feel intensely, and stay composed anyway​​
​Have tried therapy before, but still feel stuck​
Want real nervous system change, not endless insight
You don't need to be in crisis to be here. Just ready for something to actually shift
Hi.
I’m Dr. Maria Niitepold, PsyD.
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I work best with thoughtful, capable people who are tired of managing their reactions and want something to actually shift.
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I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in EMDR, brainspotting, and somatic therapy for trauma, narcissistic abuse, and long-standing patterns that don't respond well to talk therapy alone.
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My work is grounded, collaborative, and respectful of your pace, especially if you’ve learned to function well while carrying a lot internally.​
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I provide therapy online in Florida, New York, and 40+ PsyPact states as well as in-person sessions in my Gulf Breeze office just outside Pensacola.
Doctoral-level online healing for high-achievers in Florida and New York using Brainspotting, EMDR, & CRM
Trauma, Dissocation, & PTSD
Anxiety
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Perfectionism, Self-Doubt, & Self-Esteem
Frustrating Relationship Cycles
Depression
This allows your nervous system to process without keeping you stuck in the story.
Jivelisse Águila-Cintron
PhD
"Maria has an empathy and understanding of trauma that is better than many in our field..."
"I met Maria two years ago at the VA. Maria is an approachable friend with a deep understanding of trauma-related reactions. She does not take them personally because she understands their origin as functional behaviors."
Anthony Primavera
PsyD
"I admire her relentless commitment to stay current with evidence-based and holistic interventions..."
"I have known Maria for several years, beginning in our doctoral cohort. Maria is a deeply caring and knowledgeable person who operates with a high level of integrity."
Jen Peterson
PhD
"She approaches therapy with deep compassion, balancing warmth with clinical clarity."
"Maria brings a calm, grounded presence that helps people feel safe enough to do meaningful healing work. Working with Maria feels both steady and deeply human."
Contact Me
Email: maria@hayfieldhealing.com
Phone: 850-696-7218​​​​
Address: 3000 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Suite 19
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563​
Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 7 PM