Maya Benattar, MA, MT-BC, LCAT

05/07/2026

It took me a long time to learn this, but now I know – anger is power.

And in 2026 women need to feel and express their anger fully. (Seriously 😮‍💨)

Were you told that “nice girls don’t get angry” when you were growing up? I get it. I heard that too.

Society has long had a thing against strong and angry women.

But I am here to call bullsh*t on that once again.

Our anger matters. It shows us what’s important, it shows us where our boundaries are, and it lets us speak up with our full voices.

We deserve nothing less. 🎤

📩 Send this to a sensitive friend & follow me for more from a highly sensitive human and therapist.

04/01/2026

Anger is a tricky thing for most HSPs - but it is vitally important.

So pleased to return to the Sensitive Stories podcast and chat with April about all things HSP and anger - hope you’ll give a listen!

Do you push your anger away to make others comfortable? In this episode, I talk with Maya Benattar, LCAT about the importance of feeling angry and how to feel this difficult emotion safely so it doesn’t become overwhelming.

01/22/2026

If you’re angry lately, I get it.
If you’re feeling shut down or numb, that makes sense too. (And accessing your anger is still important)

Read more here:

Struggling with anger or shutting down? A NYC therapist shares how anxious and highly sensitive people can work with anger safely - as an ally, not an enemy.

01/08/2026

The world and the cost of being human can be just so heavy, which is why I repost this periodically. I have changed a few lines, as I suppose it is an evolving piece. May your spirits stay fierce and your hearts stay tender. ♥️

12/10/2025

If you’re stuck in your head, here are 5 reminders to save for later: 👇🏼

1. Feelings are sensations, not problems.

2. Your body processes what your mind can’t logic away.

3. Emotions shift when we give them space and attention - stretch, draw, sigh, hum.

4. Avoiding a feeling just makes it louder.

5. Feeling it is what frees your nervous system from feeling frozen and overwhelmed.

As a licensed creative arts therapist, I see this every day:
When you let the emotion speak and move, it finally shifts and settles. ✨✨

📌Save this for the next time you’re spiraling in thought.
📩 Share it with someone who lives in their head but forgets their body.

12/05/2025

Governor Kathy Hochul - The holidays are already stressful enough without having to worry about whether your insurance plan will cover your therapist.

Please sign A3319/S1001 into law to make sure ALL New York State licensed psychotherapists are covered by insurance!

LCAT Advocacy Coalition

12/05/2025

Just another week of curiosity mixed with gentle directness (with some cursing mixed in, for good measure) 🫶🏼

✨Did this post resonate? Drop me a comment & share which thing I said really landed for you.

✨Looking for a therapist who’s direct, warm and real? I’ve got 2 spots open for new therapy clients in January (in person or virtual).

Schedule your intro call now here: https://calendly.com/maya-benattar

12/01/2025

I’m excited to share my latest blog post, inc a personal dentist story (bc dentist = anxiety for me 😬)

If your anxiety’s been loud lately, I hope you’ll give these gentle practices a try.

https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/anxiety-therapy-nyc-coping-strategies