Maya Kruger, LCAT, RDT, PMH-C, is a highly accomplished and dedicated specialist in perinatal and maternal mental health, committed to providing expert support for women navigating the profound psychological shifts of motherhood. With over ten years of rigorous clinical experience, Maya's practice is built on a foundation of professional excellence and deep, evidence-based understanding of the perinatal period. She delivers advanced clinical treatment for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood dysregulation intensified by the challenges of becoming a parent. Maya's area of specialized competence involves addressing complex, underlying trauma that is frequently reactivated during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She employs highly effective, trauma-informed methodologies to facilitate deep, transformative healing. She is distinguished by her contribution as a published researcher focusing on the critical link between trauma history and the maternal experience. Her clinical approach empowers clients to move beyond pervasive guilt and self-criticism. She is sought after for her ability to integrate sophisticated therapeutic techniques with a clear, direct focus on establishing emotional security and developing an unshakable, resilient sense of self that supports lasting wellness through all stages of motherhood.

If you are reading this, take a deep breath. I want you to know that I am already incredibly proud of you for showing up. You are a mom who feels constantly anxious and overwhelmed, and you're struggling with the heavy, persistent guilt that tells you you should be enjoying every single moment—but you aren't. You know you want a different story for yourself and your child. You are committed to breaking the cycle and creating a version of motherhood that feels authentic and rooted, rather than the one you may have inherited. That immense effort takes courage. Please understand: this journey was never meant to be walked alone. The feelings you have—the anxiety, the depletion, the frustration—are not a personal failing; they are a sign that your system is overloaded and asking for support. It is absolutely possible to heal the old wounds and traumas that the transition to motherhood has reopened. My work is to help you put down the heavy weight of guilt and build a sense of self that is secure and resilient. You deserve an experience of motherhood that genuinely reflects who you are, not who you feel pressured to be. Reaching out is the first step toward reclaiming your peace. Let's start writing that new narrative together. I look forward to connecting with you.