Maria Kleinstaeuber, PhD

Dr. Kleinstaeuber completed her clinical psychology training in Germany, where she worked as both a researcher and therapist until 2017. Before moving to the United States and joining in 2021, she served in a Persistent Pain Service and worked in academia in New Zealand.
Dr. Kleinstaeuber’s clinical and research work focuses on the intersection of psychology and medicine. Throughout her career, she has integrated science and practice, with a longstanding commitment to evidence-based care. She specializes in helping patients manage persistent physical symptoms—bodily symptoms lasting three months or longer (e.g., pain, tinnitus, gastrointestinal symptoms) that often contribute to emotional distress and impair daily functioning. She treats both adults and adolescents with all types of mental health challenges including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, …and personality disorders.
Grounded in a biopsychosocial approach, Dr. Kleinstaeuber views health and illness through a multidimensional lens in which mind and body are deeply interconnected. Her goal is to provide a safe, validating space for patients and to work collaboratively toward improving quality of life and overall well-being.
Dr. Kleinstaeuber speaks English, German, French and Russian. She loves animals, especially horses and her 2 Corgis named Dolly and Dozer. When not at work you can find her spending time outdoors hiking, skiing and spending time with friends.