Mirella Maggi, PhD

Dr. Mirella Maggi is a clinical psychologist licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont, and all states participating in PSYPACT. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Occidental College in Los Angeles and her Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University. Her interest in understanding children's emotional development led her to pursue a minor in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. Dr. Maggi completed her predoctoral internship at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and her postdoctoral fellowship at West Central Behavioral Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She subsequently joined the faculty at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, where she remained until joining Hanover CBT in 2020.

Dr. Maggi has extensive training in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges experienced by children, adolescents, and college students. In addition to CBT-based approaches, she has training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and values-based action.

Dr. Maggi specializes in working with children and young adults who have experienced trauma, utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). In addition, she enjoys working closely with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication, enhance relationships, and create positive change within the family system. She is trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and Circle of Security and has completed advanced training through the International OCD Foundation in the treatment of pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dr. Maggi also provides consultation services to schools, offers clinical training and supervision to practicum and post-doctoral students, and presents on trauma-informed care in pediatric and primary care settings.

Dr. Maggi strives to create a warm, welcoming, and collaborative environment for all those she serves. She takes the time to understand each individual's unique strengths, challenges, and values, allowing treatment to be tailored to their specific needs and goals. Drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches, Dr. Maggi works collaboratively with children and families to help them build resilience and move toward more meaningful and fulfilling lives.