Cultivating a Secure Space for Healing
Maya Cheek is a trauma therapist based in the Bay Area of Northern California, committed to providing a sanctuary for adults navigating the complexities of trauma, identity stressors, and significant life transitions. Grounded in empathy and compassion, she offers a specialized, trauma-informed approach to experiential therapy that addresses the roots of mental health symptoms as indicators of trauma and attachment wounding. Her practice is built on the belief that therapy is a collaborative partnership where clarity and healing can emerge within a safe, non-judgmental container.
Specializing in EMDR and IFS, Maya recognizes the profound impact of intersectionality and personal history on mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. She provides both in-person sessions in the East Bay and secure telehealth therapy for clients across the state of California, ensuring high-quality support is accessible regardless of location. Every session is an opportunity to honor your unique lived experience while cultivating the resilience and grounding needed to move forward with intentionality and peace.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #107114 • MSW
Serving SAN fRANCISCO bAY area & Telehealth California
A Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Approach
Safety & Empowerment
Healing from trauma and chronic stress begins with establishing emotional safety. Our framework prioritizes stabilization and nervous system regulation, providing practical tools to manage overwhelm while reclaiming your unique sense of agency and groundedness.
Cultural Responsiveness
We honor the diverse intersections of your identity—including race, culture, gender, and sexual orientation. By integrating a systemic awareness of environmental impacts on mental health, we create a culturally responsive space where your lived experience and ancestral wisdom are valued.
A Collaborative Partnership
Therapy is a collaborative journey of trust and therapeutic growth. Utilizing somatically-aware techniques within the framework of IFS and EMDR, we work to help you process attachment wounds and navigate life transitions, equipping you with the resilience needed for a more integrated and meaningful life.