Anxiety & Panic Therapy
Clients often feel “functional” on the outside while quietly struggling with constant worry, tension in the body, difficulty sleeping, or a sense of always bracing for something to go wrong.
Licensed clinical psychologist
Anxiety & trauma therapy in Santa Monica, CA
For when life looks fine, but you don't feel fine. Dr. Maya Reynolds, PsyD helps adults in Santa Monica and throughout California work through anxiety, panic, trauma, burnout, and the pressure of always having to keep going.
CBT · EMDR · Mindfulness · Body-oriented techniques
Dr. Maya Reynolds, PsyD
In-person in Santa Monica
Secure telehealth in California
About
About Dr. Maya
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist based in Santa Monica, California, offering therapy for adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or the lingering effects of past experiences. Many of the people I work with are high-achieving, thoughtful, and self-aware, but internally feel exhausted, stuck in overthinking, or emotionally on edge.
I take a warm, collaborative, and grounded approach to therapy. Sessions are structured enough to feel supportive, while still leaving space for reflection and depth. I integrate evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness-based practices, and body-oriented techniques to help clients understand both the emotional and physiological sides of what they're experiencing.
I believe therapy works best when clients feel respected, understood, and actively involved in the process. My goal is not just symptom relief, but helping clients develop insight, resilience, and a stronger relationship with themselves over time.
Specialties
Santa Monica therapy specialties
Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Support for adults with single-incident trauma or more complex, long-standing patterns, paced carefully with an emphasis on safety, stabilization, and regulation.
Burnout & Perfectionism Therapy
Support for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals dealing with burnout, perfectionism, and high internal pressure after years of pushing through stress.
You don't have to do this all alone.
If you are facing any of these, there's hope:
- Constant worry and overthinking
- Tension in the body
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feeling emotionally on edge
- Feeling disconnected from yourself
Therapy can become a space to slow down, reconnect, and develop more sustainable ways of living and working.
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Therapy that makes space for the whole you
I integrate evidence-based methods to help you understand both the emotional and physiological sides of what you are experiencing, combining practical tools with depth-oriented work.
CBT
Practical tools for understanding patterns and developing new responses.
EMDR
Trauma-focused support for processing difficult experiences.
Mindfulness
Building awareness and connection with present-moment experience.
Body-oriented techniques
Understanding how emotional experiences can also show up physically.
Trauma work
A safe place to begin healing
Trauma work is an important part of my practice. I work with adults who have experienced single-incident trauma as well as more complex, long-standing patterns that may stem from childhood, relationships, or chronic stress. My approach is paced carefully, with an emphasis on safety, stabilization, and helping clients feel more regulated in their daily lives, not just during sessions.
- Safety
- Stabilization
- Emotional regulation
- Understanding patterns
- Rebuilding a sense of safety
Our office
Our office in Santa Monica
My office is a quiet, private space designed to feel calm and grounding, with natural light and a comfortable, uncluttered environment. Clients often share that the space itself helps them feel more at ease when they arrive.
- Quiet
- Private
- Naturally lit
- Comfortable
- Uncluttered
- Grounding
123th Street 45 W
Santa Monica, CA 90401
In-person therapy in Santa Monica
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In person
Sessions are available from Dr. Maya's private office in Santa Monica.
Telehealth
Secure telehealth sessions are available for clients located in California.
Who I work with
If you recognize yourself here, you are welcome
- Adults
- Professionals
- Entrepreneurs
- Creatives
- High-achieving individuals
- People experiencing anxiety
- People experiencing trauma
- People experiencing burnout
- People dealing with perfectionism
FAQs
Common questions
Yes. Dr. Maya offers in-person therapy from her Santa Monica office.
Yes. Secure telehealth sessions are available for clients located in California.
Anxiety, panic, trauma, burnout, perfectionism, chronic stress, and high internal pressure.
Yes. Trauma work is an important part of Dr. Maya's practice, with an emphasis on safety, stabilization, pacing, and regulation.
CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based practices, and body-oriented techniques.
Dr. Maya primarily works with adults, including professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and high-achieving individuals experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, or emotional exhaustion.
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You don't have to figure it all out alone
If you're looking for a therapist who combines practical tools with depth-oriented work, and who understands the realities of living and working in a fast-paced environment, I may be a good fit. I offer in-person therapy from my Santa Monica office and secure telehealth sessions for clients located in California.