Licensed therapy · In person in Portland & online
Gently untangle what’s been weighing on you
Warm, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, burnout, trauma and relationships. A calm space to slow down, feel understood, and find your way back to yourself.
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients
Insurance & sliding scale
Insurance & sliding scale
Telehealth in OR & WA
Telehealth in OR & WA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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EMDR Certified
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Gottman Method Trained
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Trauma-Informed Care
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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EMDR Certified
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Gottman Method Trained
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Trauma-Informed Care
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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Meet your therapist
Hi, I’m Maya, I’ll walk beside you, at your pace.
Hi, I’m Maya, I’ll walk beside you, at your pace.
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 12 years of experience helping adults and couples move through anxiety, burnout, grief and the quiet weight of past trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded in research — no judgement, no rush, just a steady space to be fully human.
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 12 years of experience helping adults and couples move through anxiety, burnout, grief and the quiet weight of past trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded in research — no judgement, no rush, just a steady space to be fully human.
Training & credentials
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MA, Clinical Psychology — Lewis & Clark College
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Licensed LMFT in Oregon & Washington (#T1234)
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EMDR & Gottman Method Level 2 trained
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Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
You might be here because…
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.
Many people arrive feeling stuck, tired or unsure how to put it into words. That’s okay. We’ll start with what feels most pressing and build from there.
Many people arrive feeling stuck, tired or unsure how to put it into words. That’s okay. We’ll start with what feels most pressing and build from there.
“My mind won’t switch off — even at 3am.”
“My mind won’t switch off — even at 3am.”
Anxiety & overthinking
Anxiety & overthinking
“I’m exhausted, and I don’t know who I am outside of work.”
“I’m exhausted, and I don’t know who I am outside of work.”
Burnout & life transitions
Burnout & life transitions
“We keep having the same fight, and it’s wearing us down.”
“We keep having the same fight, and it’s wearing us down.”
Relationships & couples
Relationships & couples
Areas I support
Areas I support
Anxiety & panic
Anxiety & panic
Depression & low mood
Depression & low mood
Burnout & stress
Burnout & stress
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma & PTSD
Grief & loss
Grief & loss
Relationship issues
Relationship issues
Life transitions
Life transitions
Postpartum & parenting
Postpartum & parenting
Identity & LGBTQIA+
Identity & LGBTQIA+
My philosophy
“Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a quiet, brave act of coming home to yourself.”
Healing rarely happens in a straight line. Together we’ll make room for what hurts, and for what helps.
How I can help
Therapy shaped around you
In-person sessions in a calm Portland studio, or online from wherever you feel most at ease.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy
One-to-one support for anxiety, depression, burnout and trauma, using CBT, EMDR and compassion-focused approaches.
One-to-one support for anxiety, depression, burnout and trauma, using CBT, EMDR and compassion-focused approaches.
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy
Rebuild connection, communicate with more care and work through conflict using the Gottman Method.
Rebuild connection, communicate with more care and work through conflict using the Gottman Method.
Teens & Young Adults
Teens & Young Adults
A safe, non-judgemental space for ages 16–25 navigating identity, school pressure and big transitions.
A safe, non-judgemental space for ages 16–25 navigating identity, school pressure and big transitions.
Online Therapy
Online Therapy
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients anywhere in Oregon and Washington.
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients anywhere in Oregon and Washington.
Getting started
Three gentle steps to your first session
01
Free 15-minute call
A relaxed, no-pressure chat to share what’s going on and see if we feel like a good fit.
02
Your first session
We’ll explore your story, your goals and what support looks like for you — at a pace that feels safe.
03
Ongoing support
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person or online, with space to adjust as you grow.
Getting started
Three gentle steps to your first session
01
Free 15-minute call
A relaxed, no-pressure chat to share what’s going on and see if we feel like a good fit.
02
Your first session
We’ll explore your story, your goals and what support looks like for you — at a pace that feels safe.
03
Ongoing support
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person or online, with space to adjust as you grow.
Getting started
Three gentle steps to your first session
01
Free 15-minute call
A relaxed, no-pressure chat to share what’s going on and see if we feel like a good fit.
02
Your first session
We’ll explore your story, your goals and what support looks like for you — at a pace that feels safe.
03
Ongoing support
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person or online, with space to adjust as you grow.
12+
Years in practice
2,400+
Sessions held
48h
Typical reply time
15 min
Free first consult
12+
Years in practice
2,400+
Sessions held
48h
Typical reply time
15 min
Free first consult
12+
Years in practice
2,400+
Sessions held
48h
Typical reply time
15 min
Free first consult
Kind words
Stories of healing and hope
Shared with permission by former clients. Names and details changed to protect privacy.
“
For the first time in years, I can sit with my anxiety instead of running from it. Maya made it feel safe to slow down.
AR
A.R.
Individual therapy, 8 months
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We came in barely talking. We left with tools we actually use — and a lot more laughter at home.
JM
J. & M.
Couples therapy
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I didn’t know how much I was carrying until I finally put it down. I feel lighter, and more like me.
SK
S.K.
EMDR for trauma
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Online sessions fit around my newborn and my sleep-deprived brain. I felt heard every single week.
LT
L.T.
Postpartum support
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Gentle, wise and honest. Therapy with Maya changed how I talk to myself.
DP
D.P.
Individual therapy
Kind words
Stories of healing and hope
Shared with permission by former clients. Names and details changed to protect privacy.
“
For the first time in years, I can sit with my anxiety instead of running from it. Maya made it feel safe to slow down.
AR
A.R.
Individual therapy, 8 months
“
We came in barely talking. We left with tools we actually use — and a lot more laughter at home.
JM
J. & M.
Couples therapy
“
I didn’t know how much I was carrying until I finally put it down. I feel lighter, and more like me.
SK
S.K.
EMDR for trauma
“
Online sessions fit around my newborn and my sleep-deprived brain. I felt heard every single week.
LT
L.T.
Postpartum support
“
Gentle, wise and honest. Therapy with Maya changed how I talk to myself.
DP
D.P.
Individual therapy
Kind words
Stories of healing and hope
Shared with permission by former clients. Names and details changed to protect privacy.
“
For the first time in years, I can sit with my anxiety instead of running from it. Maya made it feel safe to slow down.
AR
A.R.
Individual therapy, 8 months
“
We came in barely talking. We left with tools we actually use — and a lot more laughter at home.
JM
J. & M.
Couples therapy
“
I didn’t know how much I was carrying until I finally put it down. I feel lighter, and more like me.
SK
S.K.
EMDR for trauma
“
Online sessions fit around my newborn and my sleep-deprived brain. I felt heard every single week.
LT
L.T.
Postpartum support
“
Gentle, wise and honest. Therapy with Maya changed how I talk to myself.
DP
D.P.
Individual therapy
Good to know
Questions, gently answered
Clear pricing, no surprises. If cost is a barrier, please ask — a limited number of sliding-scale spots are available.
Individual session
50 min
$180
Couples session
75 min
$220
Free consultation
15 min
$0
Do you accept insurance?
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I’m in-network with Aetna and Regence BlueCross, and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement with other plans. I can help you check your benefits before we start.
What happens in the first session?
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Is online therapy as effective as in person?
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How often will we meet, and for how long?
+
What is your cancellation policy?
+
What if I’m in crisis?
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Good to know
Questions, gently answered
Clear pricing, no surprises. If cost is a barrier, please ask — a limited number of sliding-scale spots are available.
Individual session
50 min
$180
Couples session
75 min
$220
Free consultation
15 min
$0
Do you accept insurance?
–
I’m in-network with Aetna and Regence BlueCross, and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement with other plans. I can help you check your benefits before we start.
What happens in the first session?
+
Is online therapy as effective as in person?
+
How often will we meet, and for how long?
+
What is your cancellation policy?
+
What if I’m in crisis?
+
Good to know
Questions, gently answered
Clear pricing, no surprises. If cost is a barrier, please ask — a limited number of sliding-scale spots are available.
Individual session
50 min
$180
Couples session
75 min
$220
Free consultation
15 min
$0
Do you accept insurance?
–
I’m in-network with Aetna and Regence BlueCross, and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement with other plans. I can help you check your benefits before we start.
What happens in the first session?
+
Is online therapy as effective as in person?
+
How often will we meet, and for how long?
+
What is your cancellation policy?
+
What if I’m in crisis?
+
Resources & insights
Mindful reads for in-between sessions
Mindful reads for in-between sessions
Anxiety
Anxiety
5 min read
5 min read
5 grounding techniques for the middle of a panic attack
5 grounding techniques for the middle of a panic attack
Simple, body-based tools you can use anywhere — on a train, at your desk or in bed at 3am.
Simple, body-based tools you can use anywhere — on a train, at your desk or in bed at 3am.
Read article →
Read article →
Relationships
Relationships
4 min read
4 min read
How to explain your anxiety to someone who loves you
How to explain your anxiety to someone who loves you
The people closest to us often want to help but don’t know how. A few words can make a big difference.
The people closest to us often want to help but don’t know how. A few words can make a big difference.
Read article →
Read article →
Self-care
Self-care
5 min read
5 min read
Why rest feels uncomfortable when you’re always on alert
Why rest feels uncomfortable when you’re always on alert
If slowing down makes you more anxious, not less, you’re not doing rest wrong. Here’s what’s going on.
If slowing down makes you more anxious, not less, you’re not doing rest wrong. Here’s what’s going on.
Read article →
Read article →
Begin here
Ready when you are. Let’s talk.
Reach out for a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. I usually reply within two business days.
Phone
Studio
1120 NW Everett St, Suite 4, Portland, OR
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm · Fri 9am–2pm
Request a free consultation
All fields are kept confidential.
Prefer to pick a time yourself?
Begin here
Ready when you are. Let’s talk.
Reach out for a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. I usually reply within two business days.
Phone
Studio
1120 NW Everett St, Suite 4, Portland, OR
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm · Fri 9am–2pm
Request a free consultation
All fields are kept confidential.
Prefer to pick a time yourself?
Begin here
Ready when you are. Let’s talk.
Reach out for a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. I usually reply within two business days.
Phone
Studio
1120 NW Everett St, Suite 4, Portland, OR
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm · Fri 9am–2pm
Request a free consultation
All fields are kept confidential.
Prefer to pick a time yourself?