I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDR-certified therapist. I have worked with a diverse range of clients facing various challenges, including a lack of coping resources, complex trauma, physical health issues, self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, life transitions, racism, and grief. I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts. I hold a master's degree in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and have completed graduate degrees in Expressive Arts Therapy from San Diego University for Integrative Studies and Ecopsychology from Naropa University.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
You will be introduced to therapy and your therapist in your first session. Your comfort level and the clarity of your goals will determine the pace at which you progress in therapy.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My therapy prioritizes collaboration, is person-centered, and aims to achieve your goals regarding the challenges you wish to address.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
During sessions, clients can expect to use their strengths to create opportunities to meet therapy goals and enhance their capacity to face challenges.
EMDR
Interventions that assist clients in adapting traumatic memories and clarifying the distinction between healthy and unhealthy emotions.
Narrative
Interventions that provide tools to help clients organize perspectives and self-beliefs, and recognize values and strengths.
Somatic
Interventions are designed to help individuals safely deactivate and process unnecessary and/or overutilized fight, flight, or freeze responses.
Polyvagal Therapy
Exercises to practice tracking one’s Polyvagal profile and expand one’s baselines for comfort, safety, and vitality as coping resources.
3 ratings with written reviews
November 24, 2025
Alejandro Maya is warm, direct, and genuinely authentic in his approach. He brings an intelligent and humorous presence to every session, while also challenging me in the best possible ways. His work is holistic and empowering, always guiding me toward practical, solution-oriented steps. I appreciate his open-mindedness and the way he creates a space where real growth can happen. These are just a few of the many qualities that make Alejandro one of my favorite practitioners to work with.
October 30, 2025
I am so thankful to be treated by this provider. I speak Spanish and he speaks Spanish. He listens to me and asks so many great questions that have helped me figure out so many things. I cannot thank him enough for his help and thank you to the creators of growth therapy for allowing people who are low income to have this type of therapy. Thank you so much.
June 2, 2025
Muy profesional y amigable me gusto mucho hablar con el espero seguir tratando con el