I view therapy as a creative and collaborative process between therapist and client. As your therapist, I will help you connect with your internal strengths to support your healing process. My therapeutic work is done through a systemic lens that allows me to confront issues of oppressions like classism, sexism, and racism, and sizeism. I use a humanist perspective (supportive of your agency as a unique individual) as well as systemic theories (the interaction of who we are and our environments) in my work. My counseling style can be spontaneous and intuitive to meet the needs of my clients, and in many cases I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and somatic approaches. Most of all, I believe that you are the expert of your own life and have the internal wisdom to make lasting and sustainable change that aligns with your core values. It is my job as your therapist to meet you where you are in your journey and reflect your strengths and motivation back to you to help you cultivate a meaningful and authentic life.
I have extensive experience at all levels of care treating clients with eating disorders and have worked alongside a multitude of strong, resilient clients with complex, varied pasts and co-occurring symptoms. Originally practicing as an eating disorder dietitian, I found myself wanting to support clients at a deeper level, which led me to seek additional training as a mental health therapist. Through personal and professional experience, I know that our journeys are not always linear or predictable, but I believe that with the right tools and support, we can absolutely achieve a life worth living. I look forward to joining you in this journey!
As the Assistant Manager & Compliance Officer for Willamette Wellness Center, Maia plays a vital role in supporting operations while ensuring full regulatory compliance across our Oregon and Washington services.
Maia assists WWC in conducting clinical compliance audits to ensure that Medicaid, insurance, legal, and ethical standards are met. A key part of this work involves ensuring that Oregon’s Medicaid Division Administrative Rules (OARs) for mental health services are closely followed, and that state-approved clinical guidelines are properly utilized.
This position also collaborates directly with WWC attorneys specializing in mental health law to ensure that all practices at WWC align with the highest legal and clinical performance standards in both Oregon and Washington. Through this partnership, the Compliance Officer helps safeguard the integrity of our services and ensures that our policies reflect current legal requirements and best practices in the field.
Maia also ensures that the organization’s day-to-day operations are concise and effective—coordinating staff, streamlining administrative systems, and assisting clinical leadership in maintaining high-quality care. Through this combined focus on compliance and operational support, the position helps ensure WWC remains a trusted provider of legal and ethical mental health services throughout Oregon and Washington.
To learn more about Oregon Health Authority’s Administrative Rules for behavioral health services in Oregon (OAR’s) please feel free to visit their website directly at:
https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayChapterRules.action?selectedChapter=88
