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Maya Handwerk

NY LCSW 076957-1
Credentials
NY LCSW 076957-1
NPI Number
1598016487
Location
New York
Languages
English
Maya Handwerk

Accepting new clients

15 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About Maya Handwerk

I am a passionate, caring licensed social worker with more than 15 years of experience providing direct advocacy and clinical services in the education, legal and community based settings. My expertise is with family and children in crisis situations and with emotional disturbed children. I have worked closely with in conjunction with psychiatrists to treat anxiety disorders. I employ evidence based therapies of Cognitive Behavioral Technique , Supportive Therapy, Client Centered and Solution based approaches. I pride myself on maintaining cultural competence particular with respect to African Americans and people from the Caribbean Islands.
I commend you on taking the first step on your journey towards greater emotional health .

Licenses

LCSW
076957-1

Professional experience

  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Midlife crisis
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

6 Reviews

“She’s like a mom to me she’s really nice and stern”

“Maya has been wonderful to work with in therapy, it’s been about 3 months now. She is very professional, knowledgeable and talking with her weekly has improved my mental health and has given me some great tools I can work with when we finish.”

“Sessions with Maya truly gave me hope, clarity, and direction.”

“Go Maya!”

“Maya has been a tremendous help. She listens, explores responses beyond the surface, and she's practical, as well as funny every now and then. I would highly recommend her to other couples seeking therapy.”

“Thank you for you help and support”

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