Maya Zelio, LCSW

About Maya

For over a decade, I’ve worked in diverse mental health and healthcare settings, supporting adults through life’s most complex transitions. My path began in Chicago, where I provided therapy in community health centers and rehabilitation facilities, working closely with individuals navigating aging, illness, grief, and identity shifts. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from NYU, where I trained in both clinical and systems-based care approaches.

My work is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and the belief that healing happens through connection. I’m especially passionate about supporting adults facing anxiety, life transitions, and relational challenges. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored, integrating evidence-based methods with a deep respect for each individual’s lived experience.

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Key Accomplishments

• Foundational Experience: Began clinical work in urban healthcare settings, providing therapy to adults and seniors navigating chronic illness, depression, and loss.
• Education & Training: Earned an MSW from NYU, with advanced clinical training in individual psychotherapy and trauma-informed care.
• Collaborative Work: Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic support in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Therapeutic Approach: Offers a calm, grounded presence and integrates relational, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based techniques.
• Life Experience: Brings warmth, insight, and authenticity to her work, believing that everyone has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change.

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