Maya Figliuolo
I offer therapy in English and Spanish and work with clients across a range of life stages and concerns, including anxiety and depression, life transitions, identity development, attachment and relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and trauma. At my core, my approach to therapy is existential, meaning I am interested in the questions that often sit beneath the surface of our experiences: How did we come to see ourselves in certain ways? What have we learned to expect from ourselves and others? What gives our lives meaning? What do we want to carry forward, and what may be ready to change? I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one. Rather than providing a fixed set of answers, I support clients in reflecting on their experiences, recognizing patterns, exploring new perspectives, and building a more intentional relationship with themselves and those around them. I am biracial, Italian, American, and Venezuelan, and have lived in Poland, Portugal, Venezuela, France, Spain, and the US. Having moved through different countries, languages, and social environments from a young age, I have a deep appreciation for the complexity of identity and belonging. I aim to create a space where clients can explore the parts of themselves that may feel layered, contradictory, or difficult to put into words. My style is flexible and responsive rather than one-size-fits-all. I draw from DBT-informed skills, mindfulness-based practices, and creative, art-based approaches while adapting the work to each client’s needs, strengths, and ways of processing. I particularly enjoy supporting young adults as they develop a stronger self-concept and make decisions about relationships, education, work, career, and purpose. My background in gender and sexuality studies also informs my work with clients navigating identity, social conditioning, and the ways cultural or sociopolitical realities affect their everyday lives. I care deeply about offering thoughtful and affirming support to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent clients, as well as survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault.