# Maya Benattar, LCAT

> Music therapist and psychotherapist based in New York City, specializing in therapy for anxiety, childhood/intergenerational trauma, and Highly Sensitive People (HSP). Works primarily with women, in-person in Midtown Manhattan and online across New York State. Uses a body-based, nervous-system-focused, and creative approach (including music and mindfulness) rather than purely cognitive talk therapy.

Maya Benattar is a licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT) offering therapy for anxiety, trauma, and high sensitivity. Sessions are available in-person at 202 West 40th Street, New York, NY 10018, and online throughout New York State. The practice is neurodiversity-affirming and 2SLGBTQIA-affirming.

## About
- [About Maya](https://www.mayabenattar.com/nyc-anxiety-therapist): Background and therapeutic approach
- [Contact / Schedule a Consultation](https://www.mayabenattar.com/contact): Book a free 20-minute intro call
- [FAQ](https://www.mayabenattar.com/faq): Common questions about the practice

## Specialties
- [Anxiety Therapy](https://www.mayabenattar.com/anxiety-therapy-nyc): Therapy for anxiety and self-criticism
- [Trauma Therapy](https://www.mayabenattar.com/trauma-therapist-new-york-city): Therapy for childhood and intergenerational trauma
- [HSP Therapy](https://www.mayabenattar.com/therapy-for-hsp): Therapy for Highly Sensitive People
- [Music Therapy](https://www.mayabenattar.com/music-therapy-nyc): Music therapy services

## Speaking & Events
- [Speaking / Presentations & Workshops](https://www.mayabenattar.com/presentations-workshops): Professional speaking engagements
- [Oct 1st Kingston Workshop](https://www.mayabenattar.com/miworkshop): Upcoming in-person workshop

## Blog
- [Blog index](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog): Articles on anxiety, trauma, and sensitivity
- [3 Somatic Practices to Help High-Achieving Women Soften Anxiety Symptoms](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/somatic-practices-for-anxiety)
- [The Art of Softening: Why Traditional Anxiety Therapy Feels Incomplete for Sensitive Women](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/traditional-anxiety-therapy-highly-sensitive-women-new-york)
- [Reclaiming Peace: How C-PTSD Therapy in NYC Can Help Highly Sensitive Women Heal](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/c-ptsd-therapy-nyc)
- [Why Insight Alone Isn't Enough for Healing Anxiety](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/insight-alone-not-enough-heal-anxiety)
- [Dear Little Girl Who Was "Too Sensitive"](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog//too-sensitive-letter-highly-sensitive-people)
- [How to Make Anger an Ally (Not Your Enemy)](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/make-anger-an-ally-not-your-enemy)
- [5 Calming Strategies for Managing Anxiety](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/anxiety-therapy-nyc-coping-strategies)
- [Taming the Inner Critic: Coping with Self-Criticism as a Highly Sensitive Person](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/self-criticism-highly-sensitive-person)
- [A Quick Way to Regulate Your Nervous System](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/a-quick-way-to-regulate-your-nervous-system-when-youre-overwhelmed-by-the-world)
- [Feeling "Too Sensitive"? 7 Ways to Access the Power of Your Sensitivity](https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/what-to-do-feeling-too-sensitive)

## Service Area Pages
- [In-Person Therapy in Midtown Manhattan](https://www.mayabenattar.com/anxiety-therapy-manhattan)
- [Trauma Therapist Manhattan](https://www.mayabenattar.com/trauma-therapist-manhattan)
- [HSP Therapy NYC](https://www.mayabenattar.com/therapy-for-hsp-nyc)
- [Anxiety Therapist NYC](https://www.mayabenattar.com/anxiety-therapist-nyc)
- [HSP Therapy New York (statewide)](https://www.mayabenattar.com/therapy-for-hsp-ny)
- [Anxiety Therapy Woodstock, NY](https://www.mayabenattar.com/anxiety-therapy-woodstock-ny)
- [Therapist Buffalo](https://www.mayabenattar.com/therapist-buffalo)
- [Trauma Therapy Albany](https://www.mayabenattar.com/trauma-therapy-albany)
- [Trauma Therapist Rochester, NY](https://www.mayabenattar.com/trauma-therapist-rochester-ny)
- [Therapist Queens](https://www.mayabenattar.com/therapist-queens)
- [Therapist Brooklyn, NY](https://www.mayabenattar.com/therapist-brooklyn-ny)
- [Online Therapy New York](https://www.mayabenattar.com/therapy-for-hsp-new-york)
- [Trauma Therapist New York (statewide)](https://www.mayabenattar.com/trauma-therapist-new-york)

## Optional
- [Terms](https://www.mayabenattar.com/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.mayabenattar.com/privacy-policy)
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