PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

RM Portrait of Rudyard Maza
Online therapist

Rudyard Maza

Support for stress, parenting, and relationships

Book with Rudyard
Credentials
LCSW
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rudyard

Rudyard Maza is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, and self-esteem. He is LCSW licensed in both New York and New Jersey and brings 12 years of professional experience to his work. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they really think and feel.

Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and he focuses on straightforward support to make that step easier.

Background and approach

In sessions, he listens closely and responds with practical feedback rather than abstract talk. He uses methods that teach skills for everyday life, such as tools to lower anxiety or improve communication. He will work with each person to set clear, achievable goals and check progress together.

The style is down-to-earth and focused on real problems rather than labels. Rudyard draws on client-centered work to follow the client’s lead and build trust. He incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep difficulties going.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when people need help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. He practices in New Jersey and provides services in English. His approach suits people who want practical strategies and honest conversation about change.

He welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into a busy life. Licensing details include NY LCSW 087326 and NJ LCSW 44SC05836400. The focus is on clear steps, skills training, and steady support during life transitions.

Online approaches and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and builds the trust needed to try new ways of coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. DBT skills teach ways to manage intense emotions and tolerate distress without making things worse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods. That choice is made together and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. These options make it easier to attend regularly when life is busy, and they let people use tools and skills between meetings. The format supports practical, skills-based work and keeps therapy accessible for those who need flexible scheduling.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as communication problems, infidelity, and mood disorders.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are straightforward and down-to-earth. He focuses on listening closely, setting clear goals, and offering practical skills you can use between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What licenses and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with NY LCSW 087326 and NJ LCSW 44SC05836400, and he practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
12 years
Licensed
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Rudyard

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point
Book with Rudyard