About
Maya is an MFT trainee and an Earth-based minister. She is currently completing an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and is trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and psychedelic therapy. By blending these therapeutic models with her spiritual background, Maya offers a holistic mind-body-heart approach to healing.
She welcomes clients to a private studio sanctuary nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where the natural beauty of the surrounding area, including the Yuba River, provides a retreat-like atmosphere for integration and rejuvenation.
Maya creates a nurturing, womb-like space where clients are gently guided through their healing journeys. Her calming presence fosters a deep sense of safety and trust.
Maya’s mission is to help others heal their inner children and awaken to their true selves. As we each heal and reclaim all parts of ourselves, this healing extends to our families, ancestors, and humanity as a whole. She views this profound healing work as a form of spiritual activism.
“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
- Pema Chödrön
Testimonials
I highly recommend Maya Waterstar for her 1:1 work, deeper spiritual journeys or group work. She is very compassionate, loving and wise combining a wise range of psycho-somatic spiritual modalities. She's very comfortable and skilled in the spiritual realms, as well as being trauma informed and skilled in somatic work...which prevents one from bypassing one's suffering or trauma by taking refuge in a 'higher dimension'. Also, knowing her, I can see that she has been doing her own warrior work of facing her demons and traumas, which is a very crucial element in guiding others towards healing and wholeness. I fully recommend her and trust her with her work. Enjoy! Mihai Algiu
MA AMFT #98797
KI ~Kiloby Inquiries Certified Facilitator
Hakomi practitioner ~awareness based somatic psychotherapy
Non-Duality
My experience with Maya has been a powerful one. She has this unique ability to be completely present and still hold her own center. This is so inspiring to me. I continue to feel held in love and supported when I share my deepest feelings. I am inspired to live authentically and feel stronger for being with Maya.
Maya is a natural leader and no doubt born to bring ceremony to communities of all types. Her strong, grounded yet uniquely sweet heart, along with her wise and talented intuition, provides an experience unlike any other women's ceremony I have been a part of. She is in contact with the desires of our greater consciousness and committed to bringing healing to others through her powerful talent to access a depth and greater truth that others cannot. She is a gift in my life and an undeniable presence of light for others as well.
- Amy M.
I have had the pleasure to know Maya Waterstar for several years. She is a wonderful mother, a talented artist, a powerful leader; in other words she makes the world a better place by her presence and gifts. I have enjoyed attending women's circles led by Maya over the years and I have kept going back for more! Maya offers a safe, loving, nurturing, caring and highly supportive heart-led space for all to be themselves, heal, grow and expand. She has created an amazing local network of women of all ages and walks of life who care for each other and support and cheer each other on. Maya leads ceremony with pure love and such grace and beauty. Her radiance and calm demeanor always make me feel at ease and at peace. When attending an event with Maya, I expect to leave feeling deeply nourished emotionally and spiritually. I had the honor to receive a blessing way ceremony led by Maya and what a special and unforgettable experience that was! I can only and truly recommend Maya Waterstar for any of your ceremonial needs.
- Siri Ajeet K.
My first real gathering with women of like-mind, was held with ease, dignity, grace and flow by Maya Waterstar. She did not work from some scripted model-of-circle or read notes. She simply closed her eyes, took a deep breath, listened for a moment, and began to speak.
Maya posses natural gifts that she uses to create amazing and beautiful moments. I am so grateful to be one of the fortunate people who has heard and hung onto every word coming through, because I know how meaningful it will be in the end. It's a gift she gives, so easy to receive, because it's all done from the heart. Once invited in, I never want to leave. So, so grateful to be one of the fortunate listeners.
- Kimbra S.