- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Rudyard
Rudyard Maza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and New York with 12 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, anger, sleep problems, and career questions. Rudyard writes that he works to make it easier for people to take the first step toward change.
In sessions he focuses on clear, practical conversation. He listens to what matters most and helps people name patterns that get in the way. He uses straightforward techniques to reduce intense feelings, manage impulsive reactions, and rebuild trust in relationships. Conversations include problem-solving, skill practice, and looking at how thoughts affect emotions.
Rudyard draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and goals. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. These approaches are used to address mood problems, panic, social anxiety, and anger-related concerns.
Sessions aim to break big problems into manageable steps. Rudyard can help with communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and struggles with life purpose. He also works with people facing impulsivity, infidelity, isolation, and men's issues.
Rudyard works in English and is based in New Jersey. He asks people to be willing to try practical exercises between sessions and to bring examples from daily life to talk through. If someone wants to try a different strategy, he helps adjust the plan as they go.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's goals and experience. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most, listens carefully, and helps clients set the agenda for sessions. This approach is useful for sorting out relationship priorities, parenting challenges, and making sense of intense feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing alternative thinking. This helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and anger that builds from repeated negative thought patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. DBT techniques used online can cover emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for situations like workplace conflict or impulsive reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit best based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment decisions are made together and can be adjusted over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel. They also allow practicing skills in real-life settings and reviewing situations that came up between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does he address?
He works with anger tied to relationships, workplace frustration, resentment, and difficulty managing impulsive reactions.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and conversational, focusing on skill practice, problem solving, and identifying unhelpful thought patterns.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and New Jersey and based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.