Therapy for Moms
Support for the woman behind the mother
Every part of you belongs here. Even the ones you’ve tried to silence.
The “Why” Behind Overture Therapy
Maya Kruger, MA, LCAT, RDT, PMH-C, CTT3 is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist who specializes in women’s mental health, focusing especially on the complex journey of motherhood. She is also a mother who has treaded the choppy waters of postpartum and early motherhood.
She created Overture Therapy to help women find their way back to themselves in an authentic, connected, and effective setting.
The name Overture comes from the musical world: it is the opening movement, the potent moment before something powerful unfolds, not dissimilar to the moment of birth.
For the sensitive mom, we believe motherhood is that portal. It is the moment in your life that demands you confront everything that was waiting underneath: the generational patterns, the old wounds, and the parts you silenced long ago.
In therapy, this is your Overture. It is when you start tuning into yourself again, not to fix what is broken, but to courageously reconnect with the true self waiting on the other side of the panic. Recovery begins with looking directly at what brought you here.
“Why” Hero’s Journey?
The Hero's Journey, Joseph Campbell's timeless pattern, is a powerful metaphor for the therapeutic path.
For the mom who feels the constant, low hum of anxiety—the one who carries the guilt that she is never enough, and the hidden fear that her past trauma is somehow her fault—this journey is a vital one.
Just as the hero leaves comfort to face transformation, therapy asks you to step away from the constant effort of holding it all together. The challenges you face are the old family patterns, the fear of "getting it wrong," and the trauma memories that disrupt your peace. You confront these struggles, not to fix yourself, but to deeply understand the lineage of your pain.
Guided by a grounded, compassionate clinician, you don't just gain insight; you reclaim your wholeness. This process is about recognizing the immense, quiet strength it takes to break the cycles and become the healing force in your own story.
Whether you are navigating generational trauma, maternal mental health, the constant fear of not measuring up, or the ache of identity shift, we are here to support you with care, creativity, and deep respect for your pace.
Collaborative Care That Sees the Whole You
Overture Therapy is more than a solo practice. We are a team of thoughtful, trauma-informed clinicians and mothers who bring unique training, lived experience, and cultural awareness to the work we do.
Each therapist in our group brings a distinct specialty—from mood disorders, body image and disordered eating, to trauma and grief. What unites us is a shared belief in depth, authenticity, and the healing power of relationship.
We collaborate intentionally to support clients across life stages and identities, offering care that adapts to your needs without losing connection to your story.
Whether you are seeking individual therapy or parent coaching, you will find someone here with us who truly understands the nuances of the motherhood experience.
You are not a bad mother. You are a mother navigating difficult things.
Who We Support
Therapy that honors your story — and the many layers within it.
Individual Therapy for Mothers
We offer individual therapy for women and female-identifying individuals navigating the entire spectrum of maternal mental health. This is a space for the anxious mom who needs to put down the weight and heal the generational patterns that emerge in parenting.
Conception & Fertility: Support for the emotional landscape of trying to conceive (TTC), IVF cycles, reproductive trauma, and grief.
Pregnancy & Prenatal: Therapy for managing anxiety, depression, and trauma that emerges or intensifies during the prenatal period (antenatal PMADs).
Postpartum & Beyond: Specialized support for Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), including PPA, PPD, rage, OCD, and navigating the profound identity shifts of early motherhood.
Healing the Cycles: Individual therapy focused on processing relational and generational trauma that surfaces in the parenting journey
Coaching — Available in All 50 States
For mothers and parents seeking practical tools and compassionate clarity within the complexities of family life.
Grounded Guidance: Coaching for those moving through conflict, relational patterns, or the daily work of emotional regulation.
Specialized Support: Focused strategy for navigating identity shifts, changing family dynamics, or simply finding your footing again.
Our Specialized Approaches
We offer trauma-informed therapy and anxiety treatment in New York that supports deep, sustainable healing. Our approach is always personalized, grounded in both science and soul, and tailored to the unique complexities of motherhood.
We draw from a range of creative, evidence-based, and depth-oriented methods to help the anxious mom move from reaction to choice:
Depth Psychology: We look beyond surface symptoms to explore how inherited family patterns and early experiences influence your current anxiety and parenting style.
IFS (Internal Family Systems): Helps you understand the internal conflict (for example, the part that panics versus the part that tries to control everything) with compassion, not judgment. This is key for managing overwhelming maternal guilt.
Psychodynamic Therapy: The past has a way of echoing into the present. We explore how early relationships shaped your blueprint for connection. By bringing these unconscious patterns into the light you gain the freedom to choose a different way forward.
Psychodrama & Creative Arts Therapy: Uses action, metaphor, and creativity to help you find new language and roles outside of the ones you were assigned. Essential for breaking cycles.
Somatic Work: Focuses on the body's wisdom to address the constant hum of fear and hypervigilance. We help you learn to shift out of the body's fight or flight response into grounded regulation.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy: We provide a safe, knowledgeable space for all parents navigating identity, gender, and sexual orientation within the family system.
Humanistic Psychology: A framework that affirms your inherent potential and worth (not earned through suffering), providing the foundation for self-acceptance.
On the Feed
A glimpse into our daily reflections and reminders to pause, notice, and heal.
BREATHE DEEP. RELEASE THE GUILT.
At Overture Therapy, we honor the immense strength it takes for a mother to keep showing up while managing the constant hum of anxiety.
Your first session is the start of something different. A place to finally release the burden of perfection, unpack the old patterns, and begin rewriting the story of your life and your family’s future.
Healing here is not about perfection. It is about presence, compassion, and the courage to choose differently.