Maya Gengarelli Ribot, LICSW
Welcome!
Hi, I'm Maya! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and I help successful, high-performing professionals gain awareness of their bodies so they can better manage symptoms of anxiety, burnout, and chronic stress. I provide in-person and online therapy for folks in Massachusetts and online therapy for Florida and South Carolina residents.
I also support new and seasoned therapists & counselors manage their clinical needs in private practice.
Why choose to work with me?
Talking about your problems can definitely do the trick in some cases. But what about when talking doesn’t cut it?
That’s where body-based (aka, “somatic”) therapy comes in.
Your body actually holds everything it needs to heal and thrive–it’s just that over time we unlearn how to really listen to it. I can help you tune into the hidden wisdom your body has to offer and together we will use powerful techniques that help you finally release stress and shed pain from past experiences.
I believe that you can have a kinder, gentler relationship with yourself and others, feel more alive and more at ease. And listening to your body is how we get there
“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.”
— Jon Kabat Zinn
My Story
I have worked for over 10 years as a therapist and clinical supervisor in various settings, including community mental health centers, community-based acute treatment centers, outpatient day programs, as well as public therapeutic and residential schools. Not too far into my professional career, I started to face my own challenges with anxiety and burnout.
Through engaging in somatic practices, I discovered the profound ways in which connecting with my body improved my overall well-being and fostered a deeper understanding of myself.
In my private practice, I have found my happy place by implementing a healthy work/life balance, allowing me to show up consistently and authentically for my clients, friends, and family.
Professional Background
Education & Training
Master of Social Work from Wheelock College, 2013.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Sociology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2009.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MA #120110.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL #TPSW4177.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SC #TLS 845 CP.
Completed Year I of Somatic Experiencing© training.
Extensive experience in diverse settings including public/therapeutic school environments, residential facilities, in-patient programs, CBAT/STARR programs, and community-based group practices.
Experience as an MSW Field Supervisor and clinical supervisor in various clinical settings.
Specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology.
Over a decade of professional practice serving children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
