Meet, Maya
Mother. Therapist. Creative. Human
Maya Kruger, MA, LCAT, RDT, PMH-C, CTT3, founded Overture Therapy to be a space where mothers and parents feel seen, held, and empowered to explore the deeper layers of their story—especially those entangled with the profound identity shift of parenthood. With roots in drama therapy and a background in the arts, she brings creativity and cultural fluency into every session—blending evidence-based care with the freedom to feel, imagine, and heal outside the constraints of perfectionistic motherhood ideals.
Maya specializes in trauma-informed therapy, supporting adults navigating complex emotions, birth trauma, and recovery from generational patterns. Whether you're processing pain or working to reconnect with your sense of self beyond "Mom," Maya shows up as a real person first—not just a professional.
Professional Background & Philosophy
Maya’s work is informed by a strong clinical foundation, a background in the arts, and years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm. She brings both structure and spontaneity into the therapy room — meeting each person where they are, while gently guiding them toward growth.
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in New York
Master’s in Drama Therapy from NYU
Certified Trauma Therapist Level 3
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)
Psychodrama Trained
Registered Drama Therapist
Dialogic Practice (Open Dialogue)
Fluent in Hebrew and English
Credentials & Experience
Trauma & Mood Disorders
Eating and Body Image Issues
Adolescent Mental Health
Perinatal Mental Health
Psychodrama and experiential methods
Somatic awareness and narrative reframing
Open Dialogue and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Creative writing and storytelling in healing
Specialties and Approaches
My Journey to Overture Therapy
From lived experience to a space for healing and reconnection
Host of the Podcast: How Did You Get Here?
Maya created How Did You Get Here? to hold space for the questions we don't always get to ask about trauma, identity, legacy, and healing. Through candid conversations with therapists, artists, and fellow humans, she explores the complex paths that shape who we are and how we grow.
