Maia Newman, Marriage Counselor in Kentfield, 94904

Maia Newman, LCSW

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LCSW - 18123

My Approach to Helping

Successful therapy doesn't have to take forever. I offer both short and long-term therapy and I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit your individual needs. I have had great success with people who have previously found therapy to be unhelpful and I am often told by my clients that my approach is very refreshing and promotes change quickly.

I will do far more than "just listen" - I believe in developing tools and teaching skills that help to break destructive patterns and develop healthy ones. I offer a free phone consultation.

I accept only clients in my private practice whom I believe have the capacity to resolve their own problems with my assistance. You will be able to tell if the counseling is effective. Trust your instincts about whether or not I am the right therapist for you. Feeling confident about who you have chosen to work with is an essential part of the therapeutic process.

Some clients need only a few sessions to achieve their goals, while others may require a longer period of time in therapy to obtain the results they are looking for. You may end the counseling at any point and I will be supportive of that decision. If therapy is successful, you should feel that you are able to face life's challenges in the future without my support.

More Info About My Practice

My fee is $160.00 per hour. I am very committed to providing effective and affordable therapy to the community in which I work. If my fee is unmanageable for you, I do offer a sliding scale. The fee for each session is due at the conclusion of the appointment unless other arrangements have been made. Cash or personal checks are acceptable for payment.

Insurance and Billing Instructions: I will provide statements for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement at out of network rates. Please inquire about this when you call to schedule your first appointment.

Had a Negative Therapy Experience?

Just as we create relationships in our personal lives that may feel negative or unproductive, this can happen in therapy as well. The right match between the therapist and client is essential for deep healing to take place. Chances are that something didn't feel right to you about your past therapy and you ignored your intuition because the therapist is the professional and is "supposed" to know if the therapy is working. If you have had a therapy experience that was unhelpful, frustrating, or wounding in any way, I want to ensure you that this is not the case for therapy in general. Leaving relationships that are not working can be hard and this is true for therapeutic relaltionships as well. Finding a new therapist who works in a way that is comfortable and is accomplishing your goals is not only possible, but is extremely likely, if you interview several people and give the process another chance.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Coaching
Consultation
Clinical Supervision
Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

Adults

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

My practice focuses on couples counseling and individual therapy and I offer both short and long-term therapy.

I believe I can help you with all of your relationship concerns; from being single and seeking a relationship to adjusting from a divorce or the loss of a partner. If you are single and hoping to create a relationship you will be able to address any unhealthy patterns that might be getting in the way of creating the relationship you have been wanting. When you are ready you will learn how to attract the kind of partner you have been searching for and feel better about yourself during the process. If you have lost your partner you can get support during the grieving process and begin rebuilding your life.

If you are in a relationship I can assist you with keeping passion alive over time, improving communication, making a deeper commitment, healing after an affair, or separating from your partner if that is the healthiest option. I have successfully helped multiple couples in times of crisis to stay together.

Another area of expertise I offer is to help you face an addiction and enter into the recovery process if/when you are ready. In our work together you will be able to determine if you do indeed have an addiction, gain understanding into why your addiction began, and decide what to do about it now. During the recovery process you will learn healthier ways to cope with the stressors in your life and obtain tools to avoid relapse and remain in recovery on an ongoing basis.

My practice also focuses on working with individuals in the military & veterans. I can assist you and your family with the issues common to enlisted personnel and military veterans. I can help you and your spouse cope with the struggles of deployment and temporary separation; with reintegration back into the community upon your return from deployment; and I can support you with transitions back into civilian life upon ending enlistment or retiring. We will also be able to address any post traumatic stress disorder issues. You will learn skills that will help you and your family cope with life in and out of the military.