Individual Work
Quiet the noise. Meet yourself.
Individual therapy work with Maya Rasak, MFT.
Approach
From surviving to truly thriving.
Individual therapy with Maya is a space to slow down, get honest, and do the deeper work that daily life rarely allows time for. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral, Existential, Gestalt, Mindfulness-Based, Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Transpersonal approaches, sessions are tailored to what you actually need — not a fixed protocol.
Who This Work Helps
Common reasons people begin.
Anxiety & Depression
Maya's top areas of specialty — practical, evidence-based support alongside deeper somatic and mindfulness work.
Self-Esteem & Identity
Rebuilding a relationship with yourself that isn't dependent on outside approval.
Life Transitions
Career change, loss, relocation, aging, or any moment when the ground feels like it's shifting.
Trauma & PTSD
Somatic and body-mind approaches to process what talk alone sometimes can't reach.
Mood & OCD
Structured, compassionate support for mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
Spirituality & Purpose
For clients who want their inner life and daily life to feel aligned, not separate.
Maya also works with addiction, anger management, codependency, grief, substance use, sexual abuse recovery, and sex therapy, and offers LGBTQ+ affirming care. Sessions are available in English and Spanish.
A Closer Look
Individual therapy, statewide.
Anxiety Therapist in California
Anxiety is one of the three areas Maya sees most often — the racing thoughts at 2am, the tightness in the chest before a meeting, the constant low hum of bracing for something to go wrong. As an anxiety therapist in California, Maya combines evidence-based approaches like CBT with somatic and breath-based tools, because anxiety rarely lives only in the mind.
Depression
Depression can look like exhaustion, numbness, or simply going through the motions. It's one of Maya's top three areas of focus, and her work centers on finding what's underneath the flatness — and rebuilding, gently and realistically, a sense of momentum.
Individual Therapy Across California
Clients across Southern California choose Maya's practice for its integrative, mind-body approach — sessions are held in person in Santa Monica or by secure telehealth video, anywhere in California.
Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem often isn't really about confidence — it's about an old story that got written early and never got revised. Individual work here focuses on rebuilding a relationship with yourself that doesn't depend on outside approval.
Codependency & Attachment Patterns
Codependency often traces back to attachment patterns formed early in life — the habit of managing someone else's feelings before your own. Drawing on attachment theory, first developed by psychologist John Bowlby and expanded by Mary Ainsworth, individual work here helps you recognize an anxious or avoidant pattern, understand where it began, and build a more secure relationship with yourself first. Read more on understanding your attachment style.
Grounded In
The Six Pillars, applied to the self.
Emotional Freedom — releasing old patterns and limiting narratives — is often where individual work begins. From there, sessions build toward Resilience and Purpose: the inner strength to move through hard seasons, and a life aligned with what matters most to you.
In Their Words
"I've put off seeing a therapist for years and never really connected with any of the ones I've had in the past. In my first session with Maya she was able to shed away my analytic defenses by using her very unique techniques. I couldn't hide myself from her and everything was out, finally."
— A client, Garden Grove, CA
"I've had a couple great therapists in my life before, but Maya is truly special. She's helped reevaluate my relationship with work, deepen my understanding of why certain things upset me, and helped me become a better partner. I can't begin to describe how incredible it is to have someone like Maya in my life, and cant recommend her services enough to anyone looking for a therapist!"
— Kevin R., Irvine, CA · Yelp, April 2024
"Maya’s support during critical life transitions — entering the workforce, marriage, and motherhood — proved invaluable. Creating a safe space and providing exercises that enhanced my growth, she guided me in cultivating self-assurance and embracing life’s challenges with resilience. I wholeheartedly recommend her as the therapist who made a profound difference in my life."
— Jessica G. · Yelp, August 2023
"I've been seeing Maya for about 4 months. I was drawn to her holistic approach and the integration of breath/body work/ traditional therapy. I sought out therapy due to anxiety and difficulty connecting with people and mostly with myself. I tend to shut down and disconnect when a situation becomes too stressful. From day 1 Maya gave me tools to help me stay connected to my body and be present. She helped me understand why I developed certain characteristics and defense mechanisms by looking to my past. Understanding why I do things helps me identify triggers and alert when I detach myself. Maya makes it clear that she's not fixing you, but rather giving you tools to clear away all the BS. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it. Her approach addresses you as a whole and leads to healing in places you didn't even think to look. I highly recommend Maya. Her tips and guidance have helped me thus far and she continues to help me grow."
— Reilly O. · Yelp, December 2019
"Nothing but good things to say about Maya. I was going through a rough patch during my divorce and I was referred to Maya by a friend and she was was very patient and understanding with me. It's amazing what the right person can help you find within yourself. Maya definitely gave me the tools and guided me back on to the winning path. Thank you Maya. I highly recommend her."
— M J. · Yelp, April 2018
Read more reviews from Maya’s clients over the years on Yelp.
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