Maya Handwerk, LCSW
- Family and child crises
- Anxiety and trauma
- Culturally informed care
About Maya Handwerk
Her clinical work draws on evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Technique, supportive therapy, client-centered practices, and solution-based approaches. These tools are applied flexibly to meet the needs of each individual or family, with attention to practical strategies and collaborative problem solving. She emphasizes cultural competence, especially when working with African American clients and people from the Caribbean Islands, and brings advocacy experience to clinical treatment.
Maya commends anyone who takes the first step toward greater emotional health and seeks to partner with clients to identify goals and build actionable plans for moving forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maya Handwerk have?
Maya Handwerk has 15 years of experience providing direct advocacy and clinical services.
Is Maya Handwerk a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 076957-1.
In which languages does Maya Handwerk provide therapy?
Maya Handwerk provides therapy in English.
Where is Maya Handwerk located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Maya Handwerk as my therapist?
You can work with Maya Handwerk through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maya Handwerk work with international clients?
Maya Handwerk does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maya Handwerk cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-centered approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective, offering a supportive environment where individuals can explore feelings, make choices, and build self-understanding. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it provides concrete tools to manage symptoms of anxiety, stress, and mood concerns through practical skill building. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, which can support coping with stress, grief, and emotional reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maya works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to suit individual situations.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life changes, and access support from home or another convenient location while working with a licensed professional.