Maja Nuoffer (she/her)

I offer guidance in helping clients define their anxiety, identify its core roots and origins, and learn skills to learn to tolerate the uncertainty and pain that accompanies us on our journey of being human.

I find that my anxious clients are some of the most intelligent, creative, and empathic individuals who were not taught how to cope with their difficult feelings as children, leading to the false assumption that there is something “wrong” with them. I offer guidance in helping clients define their anxiety, identify its core roots and origins, and learn skills to learn to tolerate the uncertainty and pain that accompanies us on our journey of being human.

Usually burnout creeps up slowly until there is an emotional breakdown, a physical illness, a major fight with a partner, or a perceived failure as a parent. These moments are signposts that point to the direction of healing. The false assumption is that if you work “hard enough” or are “perfect” in some way, you will avoid the pain of being human. I teach my clients to be able to manage their emotional pain and engage in simple, self-care practices that nourish, restore, and enliven them.

Chronic stress is a cousin of anxiety and burnout that shows itself through emotional pain, physical ailments, mental exhaustion, and spiritual questioning. Many of my anxious and high-achieving clients are addicted to the rush of stress, unable to find ways to pause and turn it off. They use their stress as a way of avoiding their true core issues. I help them overcome their resistance and learn self-trust practices to reduce and manage stressors so that life feels more liberating and peaceful.

I find that my anxious clients are some of the most intelligent, creative, and empathic individuals who were not taught how to cope with their difficult feelings as children, leading to the false assumption that there is something “wrong” with them. I offer guidance in helping clients define their anxiety, identify its core roots and origins, and practice skills to learn to tolerate the uncertainty and pain that accompanies us on our journey of being human.

Chronic stress is a cousin of anxiety and burnout that shows itself through emotional pain, physical ailments, mental exhaustion, and spiritual questioning. Many of my anxious and high-achieving clients are addicted to the rush of stress, unable to find ways to pause and turn it off. They use their stress as a way of avoiding their true core issues. I help them overcome their resistance and learn self-trust practices to reduce and manage stressors so that life feels more liberating and peaceful.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, coupled with my certifications as a health coach and yoga teacher, I provide a holistic approach to mental health. Together we will take an honest and encouraging look at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of who you are which are all interconnected. I will guide you to make specific, achievable and timely choices that improve your well-being and mind-body connection with simple self-love and self-care practices.

Your thoughts are powerful and set the tone for your relationship with yourself and others, and influence how you show up in your life. I will help you identify, challenge and redefine negative thinking patterns and faulty assumptions. You will gain a greater understanding of how you think, how you feel and how you act. I will support you in building self-trust and confidence in your choices so that you may not only cope with difficulties, but flourish in your day-to-day living.

Ecotherapy (nature-centered therapy) helps us connect to ourselves, our families, communities and environment. The farther removed we are from the earth's natural cycles, the more anxious, stressed and burned out we may feel. Nature is deeply healing and research supports its positive effects in reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem and promoting relaxation. I offer "nature prescriptions" that help you pause, become still and cultivate a sense of calm and ease.