Having grown up in a family that struggled with mental health and depression, I have always been interested in going deep with people. I believe in compassion. I love giving people opportunities to be seen and heard.
Now it is my greatest privilege to work with people like you.
My background includes study and work at:
BA in Fine Arts, UC Irvine
Fulbright Fellowship in Performance Art
MA in Clinical Psychology, the New College
The Hakomi Institute (somatic & experiential therapy)
The Couples Center in San Francisco
Modern Health (SF-based mental health services for Tech professionals)
The IFS Institute
Recipient of "Best Therapist" award - SF Best of the Bay 2017
I am also the founder of an award-winning national performance company centered around diversity and empowerment with a special affinity for clowning and play.
Featured Course!
The Alchemy of Trust
Transform your self- doubt into self- trust
This pre-recorded, 5- module course will guide you to learn about your challenges as you go through a time of transition.
This course will be interactive and self- led, with a developmental theme ending in more self-trust. It will combine recorded meditations led by Maya as she takes you on guided imagery journeys to encounter your inner parts, with suggested musical playlists, follow-up homework and specific weekly prompts.