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Maya Handwerk, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Family Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness techniques
About Maya
Maya Handwerk, LCSW, has 15 years of clinical experience in New York working with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, anger, mood disorders, and life changes. She also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, attachment and blended family concerns, multicultural challenges, and career or young adult transitions.
She uses a practical approach that emphasizes clear steps. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that keep problems going. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with client-centered listening and solution-focused steps to help people try different responses.
Maya's background includes direct advocacy and clinical work in education, legal, and community settings. She has experience collaborating with psychiatrists on anxiety care and with emotionally disturbed children in crisis situations. That history informs how she works with people who need structure and coordination across services.
In sessions she pays attention to cultural context and family history, including experience with African American and Caribbean communities. She aims to notice how culture and past hurts affect current relationships and coping. The work can include practical skills, short-term problem solving, and deeper exploration of recurring patterns.
People who come for help can expect straightforward planning, regular review of progress, and adjustments to what isn’t working. To begin she asks about current concerns, what’s already been tried, and specific goals for change. The next step is to select an online therapy option and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems by breaking issues into manageable steps and homework tasks.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what the person says. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood while they decide on next steps.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and attention practices. It can help with emotional regulation, stress reduction, and responding differently to intense feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maya will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with CBT techniques, adding client-centered conversation, or using brief mindfulness exercises during sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. They also allow focused, practical work such as reviewing homework, practicing skills, and tracking small changes between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Maya works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, grief, anger, depression and coping with life changes. She also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, attachment, blended family challenges, multicultural concerns, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, step-by-step approach that looks at thoughts and behaviors. Sessions blend Cognitive Behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and solution-focused problem solving.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience providing advocacy and clinical services in education, legal, and community settings and has worked with emotionally disturbed children in crisis situations.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions will be delivered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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