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Meet Maya Pintar, LCSW
About Me
I received my Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University in 2019. My studies focused on clinical work with children and families. As a Chinese adoptee, I've always held curiosity about how relationships with caregivers in childhood influence us as adults. I quickly learned that exploring these formative years can reveal fascinating insights into patterns of behavior, attachment styles, and emotional well-being. Whether you are drawn to uncovering the roots of your own struggles or seeking to better support children in your life, exploring early experiences can be a transformative journey of self-discovery.
Experience
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings. I provided Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) to mothers and their children (0-6 years old) in home-based settings, focusing on trauma and attachment issues. I also worked with children and adolescents (4-18 years old) in an outpatient hospital clinic, where I was extensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). Most recently, I provided therapy in a private practice supporting adolescents and adults (13-64 years old) with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Licenses:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and New York.
Certifications and training:
- Rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
- Completed Level A in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI).
- Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
- Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Currently receiving training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Approach
I am dedicated to cultivating an inclusive therapeutic space, bringing anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and social justice perspectives. With a trauma-informed framework, I honor your experiences with sensitivity and compassion. I embrace a strengths-based perspective, highlighting your resources and abilities to facilitate positive change.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Attachment-based theory, and I incorporate additional modalities including CBT, DBT, and EMDR. I provide a holistic and tailored approach to treatment, addressing the causes of distress while providing clients tools to navigate difficult situations.