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Dr. Maartje

Portrait of Dr. Maartje, neuropsychologist and creator of EMPRYNT™
Neuropsychologist. Creator of EMPRYNT™. Guide for women ready to rewire the patterns that keep repeating.

Background

Dr. Maartje earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology in 2007, after which she began her career as a clinical professional. She went on to lead outpatient neuropsychology and adult ADHD treatment clinics, designing treatment programs and working with clients experiencing personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, dementia, and traumatic brain injury. With certifications in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), CBT for adult ADHD, schema-focused therapy, and EMDR, she brought a clinical, evidence-based foundation to every case. After moving to the United States, she pursued her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Human Factors & Ergonomics, applying brain science to the design of systems.

Credentials

  • Ph.D., Industrial Engineering (Human Factors & Ergonomics focus) (2020)

  • M.S., Clinical Neuropsychology (2007)

  • B.S., Psychology (2006)

Certifications

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Schema-Focused Therapy

  • Adult ADHD Diagnosis and CBT Treatment

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

Ready to see if this is the right fit?

EMPRYNT™

EMPRYNT™ is the neuropsychology-based method Dr. Maartje developed for identifying, understanding, and rewiring the patterns that keep repeating in your life — moving beyond insight into lasting change.

Dr. maartje


A neuropsychologist with nearly 20 years of experience, and the creator of EMPRYNT, a method for rewiring the patterns that shape how you think, feel, and relate.

© 2026 Maartje Hidalgo LLC

Dr. maartje


A neuropsychologist with nearly 20 years of experience, and the creator of EMPRYNT, a method for rewiring the patterns that shape how you think, feel, and relate.

© 2026 Maartje Hidalgo LLC

Dr. maartje


A neuropsychologist with nearly 20 years of experience, and the creator of EMPRYNT, a method for rewiring the patterns that shape how you think, feel, and relate.

© 2026 Maartje Hidalgo LLC