I am an eclectic and non-conventional psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in mental health. I incorporate ancient healing techniques in a mind-body approach. Mayya Wellness Institute is a boutique psychotherapy practice created to cater to clients who enjoy specialized and highly qualitative results. I take my time working with each client diligently.
My mission is to remove the stigma of the disease model. I do not treat my clients like they are sick. I treat the nervous system. You see the symptoms. I see and treat the root of the problem.
I am trained in several modalities rather than just one. One of the strongest being EMDR therapy. I specialize in neurohacking and creating a more optimal version of your thought process. I am a generalist which means I work with people of all ages. This has helped me develop a keen sense of the human condition and the challenges we face throughout the lifespan. I prioritize creating an accepting and non-judgmental space where you can safely seek your truth and release shame, guilt and anger. Our client therapist relationship is built on safety, trust, and authenticity.
EDUCATION
Fairleigh Dickinson University
National Honor Society - Master of Arts of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. John's University
Cum Laude National Honor Society Bachelor of Arts Degree Double Major Psychology and Sociology
CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
NJ Licensed Professional Counselor
Board Certified Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
EMDR Certified Therapist
Trained in Clinical Trauma with CBT and Somatic Intervention
Trained in Ethics and Risk Management in Behavioral Health
Reiki I Practitioner
Registered Yoga Teacher
Certified Kids Yoga Teacher
Advanced Sand Play Therapist
10+ years in working in Clinical setting
Founder of Confident Kiddies – Mommy and Me Program
Parent Educator/Reunification Therapist with Healing Hearts
Consulting Therapist for ICC for Children, Adolescents, Adults
SPECIALIZATION
Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Abnormal Behavior
Body Image/Body Dysmorphia
Behavioral Issues
Blended Families/Adoption
Bilingual Counseling
Child Sleep Issues
Cutting/Self Harm
Depression
Divorce
DYFS related issues
Eating Disorders
Family Issues/Family Conflict
Grief Counseling
Gender Identity
LGBTQIA+ issues
Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
Panic Attacks
PTSD
Fears/Phobias
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sensory Issues
Sexual Issues
Sexual Abuse
Stages of Life Conflicts
Stress
Suicide
Teens and Drug Abuse
Trauma
Tantrums
THEORETICAL ORIENTATIONS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Holistic Therapy
Emotional Freedom Tapping
Solution Based Therapy Family
Structured Therapy
Play Therapy
Sand Play Therapy
Art Therapy
I am a modern and hip therapist looking to remove the stigma of therapy by making it accessible, solution based, engaging, and life-changing. Therapy shouldn’t be a punishment or seen as a defeat. Yes of course, we will do hard work and it won’t always be easy, but with 10+ years of experience and education in the clinical mental health field, I am able to connect with my clients of all ages and show them that together we can find a solution. I have worked in human services treating substance abuse and sexual abuse victims and underprivileged populations. I then joined a group practice that integrated holistic practices with mental health.
In 2014, I opened my boutique private practice. My speciality is merging cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness practices, and trauma focused modalities focused in neurobiology. This merging of the best of both worlds allows my clients to get a fully comprehensive and integrative approach that addresses every aspect of the individual using my unique approach.
The Mayya Wellness Institute is a space that embodies the essence of pure calm and acceptance for both mind and body so that my clients feel safe enough to be themselves and to discuss whatever needs to be addressed, and there is no topic that is off limits. The environment is made to feel like a casual space, to encourage luxury and ease rather than a medical facility.
Since my specialty is realigning the central nervous system, I heavily rely on not only your emotional experience but on your senses, utilizing sound, smell, and color theory to facilitate a deep sense of peace when you enter the space. I am here to accommodate your needs - we may have our sessions in person, and/or with teletherapy. All sessions are confidential and conducted with the utmost privacy.
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