Maya Benattar (she/her/hers)

MA, MT-BC, LCAT
Accepting Clients

I help sensitive women move from constant anxiety spirals to steadiness and confidence.

Psychotherapist in New York, NY

Verified · License #001407 (NY)

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Services

About My Clients

Your anxiety is affecting everything - work, relationships, your self-confidence. You always feel like you're "too much" or "too sensitive". Constantly talking about your feelings isn't helping anymore and your self-critical voice is so loud. You ache for true ease and relief. I can help. I work with women who are ready to get unstuck from unhelpful anxiety and overthinking patterns, heal long-held anxiety and trauma, and build emotional resilience and confidence.

How I Can Help You

I help my clients reconnect to their feelings in a safe and creative way. We use creativity, play, and mindfulness interwoven with talk therapy to help bring energy and change to stuck places and encourage a deeper connection between mind and body. Anxiety and trauma are stored in the body (and may go back decades - or into your family history). It's time to slow down, get curious, and start healing. I am an experienced psychotherapist and music therapist, with extensive post-graduate training in creative arts-based trauma treatment.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

It can be tricky to slow down and look at what's keeping you stuck, but it's so important. I've been there. I believe that all of your feelings matter - even the ones you judge, push away, or ignore. I don't believe your anxiety has to define you - it's only a part of who you are. The stories of those who came before you can deeply affect how you show up in the world (even if you don't know all the stories). I believe that therapy can be a fun and collaborative experience - as well as a powerful and deeply transformative one. I'm not a nod and smile therapist, because you deserve a therapist who will curse & laugh with you and gently challenge you when you need it. Venting may feel good in the moment, but it won't give you the long-term relief you're craving. I am currently offering in-person sessions in my Midtown Manhattan office, in addition to virtual sessions for those located anywhere in New York State. Reach out today to schedule a free intro call!

Qualifications

License
MA, MT-BC, LCAT, State of New York · #001407
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Verified by
TherapyDen · license checked against the New York state board
Years in practice
19 years
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Judaism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

202 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 40.7547582°, -73.9885869°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 19 years of practice
  • Rate: $250/session

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202 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018

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