Maya Benattar, MA, MT-BC, LCAT

01/22/2026

If you’re angry lately, I get it.
If you’re feeling shut down or numb, that makes sense too. (And accessing your anger is still important)

Read more here:

Struggling with anger or shutting down? A NYC therapist shares how anxious and highly sensitive people can work with anger safely - as an ally, not an enemy.

01/08/2026

The world and the cost of being human can be just so heavy, which is why I repost this periodically. I have changed a few lines, as I suppose it is an evolving piece. May your spirits stay fierce and your hearts stay tender. ♥️

12/10/2025

If you’re stuck in your head, here are 5 reminders to save for later: 👇🏼

1. Feelings are sensations, not problems.

2. Your body processes what your mind can’t logic away.

3. Emotions shift when we give them space and attention - stretch, draw, sigh, hum.

4. Avoiding a feeling just makes it louder.

5. Feeling it is what frees your nervous system from feeling frozen and overwhelmed.

As a licensed creative arts therapist, I see this every day:
When you let the emotion speak and move, it finally shifts and settles. ✨✨

📌Save this for the next time you’re spiraling in thought.
📩 Share it with someone who lives in their head but forgets their body.

12/05/2025

Governor Kathy Hochul - The holidays are already stressful enough without having to worry about whether your insurance plan will cover your therapist.

Please sign A3319/S1001 into law to make sure ALL New York State licensed psychotherapists are covered by insurance!

LCAT Advocacy Coalition

12/05/2025

Just another week of curiosity mixed with gentle directness (with some cursing mixed in, for good measure) 🫶🏼

✨Did this post resonate? Drop me a comment & share which thing I said really landed for you.

✨Looking for a therapist who’s direct, warm and real? I’ve got 2 spots open for new therapy clients in January (in person or virtual).

Schedule your intro call now here: https://calendly.com/maya-benattar

12/01/2025

I’m excited to share my latest blog post, inc a personal dentist story (bc dentist = anxiety for me 😬)

If your anxiety’s been loud lately, I hope you’ll give these gentle practices a try.

https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/anxiety-therapy-nyc-coping-strategies