dr. Maurizio Iengo, psychologist, author.
After the betrayal, your relationship has changed.
My job is to help you make it better than ever.
💬 I speak English (with an accent :)) and Italian
📍 Rome, Portici (Naples), Online
Dylan Selterman is an associate professor at Johns Hopkins University, a fellow psychologist, and a researcher who focuses on betrayal.
In this video, you will find an interview with Dylan that my colleague M. Giacobbi and I conducted.
Here is part of my educational and professional journey.
If you haven’t confessed to the affair, you may be grappling with doubts about whom to choose between your lover and your official partner. Perhaps you are processing the end of a relationship with a lover, but you have to suppress the pain in the presence of your family. Or maybe you are experiencing a strong sense of guilt and you feel lost.
In any case, it might be a good idea to consult a professional who can guide and listen to you in a non-judgmental manner.
My job is to welcome you and help you gain clarity, sometimes providing you with concrete strategies to cope with symptoms you may be experiencing, from obsessive thoughts to states of anxiety, without ever pushing you to make forced decisions.
Remember: you are the expert of your life.
The first meeting takes place as a couple: you will be invited to tell me your story and the difficulties you are facing following the betrayal.
It’s important that each of you can speak freely to the psychologist about whatever you want: for this reason, the second and third sessions are individual.
You will never be judged, and if you inform your psychologist about something you don’t want your partner to know, remember that the professional is bound by confidentiality.
This is an important moment, as it allows partners to speak absolutely freely.
From the very first session, you may receive instructions on how to start improving.
I mainly work online, so as to be able to help anyone from around the world. I also have two offices, at Via Nomentana 60 in Rome (RM) on Fridays and at Via Poli 85 in Portici (NA) on Wednesdays.
Online meetings are via videocall or phone call. Online therapy, according to many scientific papers, is as effective as in-person meetings.
What do you do in practice?
I provide a safe and welcoming space to communicate and work on your issues.
I don’t provide answers, but strategies that can help you overcome your problems. This is important because it makes you independent in a short time and in control of your life.
How much does couples therapy cost?
After the first two weeks when we will meet more often, you can expect a financial commitment of around €300/month.
How much does individual therapy cost?
Typically, I hold a session every 15 days. The fee is €130/session, so you can expect a financial commitment of around €260/month.
How can I pay?
By credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
Do you offer initial free consultations?
By filling out the form on this page, you can access a free 20-minutes initial consultation. In this first interaction, we can get to know each other and assess the possibility of working together. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to ask me questions to clarify aspects of our journey.
How do we know if we need help?
If you and your partner have communication issues, frequent arguments, loss of trust (such as following a betrayal), or loss of physical or emotional intimacy, it may be a good idea to seek help. Feel free to fill the form on this page to talk to me about your case.
What if my partner doesn’t want to start therapy?
I can also work with just one person; obviously, this will not be a couples journey, but an individual one. This is not always feasible, so it would be better if we had a chance to talk before booking your first session.
What should we expect after completing couples therapy?
After completing the journey, you can expect to have a better understanding of each other and to have strategies for better managing the relationship. Another common outcome is having a more fulfilling and satisfying relationship.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This free call is approx. 20 minutes and it is aimed to get to know your case and whether I can help you.
If we will both agree on working together, therapy fees are as follows:
Individual therapy: €130/session (every two weeks)
Couple therapy: €150/session (every two weeks)
There is no minimum number of sessions.
