Executive Director
Maaliea has a friendly, straightforward and approachable style when helping create effective solutions for positive change. With expert training and over 15 years of experience, Maaliea’s clinical confidence and broad-level expertise allows her to successfully support kids, teens, adults, couples and families alike. As the Founder and Executive Director of TherapyWorks, Maaliea has developed a strong relationship with local schools, organizations and businesses and enjoys giving back to the community through outreach and service. Maaliea is whole-heartedly committed to providing top-notch care with an individualized focus and a personal touch.
Licensing & Education
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #50997
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, San Jose State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, San Jose State University
- Bachelor of Art in Child & Adolescent Development, San Jose State University
Clinical Experience
- Licensed Therapist, Founder & Executive Director at TherapyWorks
- Outpatient Therapist and Case Manager at Good Samaritan Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Department
- Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at the Teen and Family Counseling Center
- Therapist and Domestic Violence Group Facilitator for Turning Point Counseling and Education
- Therapist and Group Facilitator with the Adolescent Counseling Services Teen Substance Abuse Program
- Marriage and Family Therapist Intern YWCA of Silicon Valley Department of Counseling
- Supervised Visitation Monitor at the YWCA of Silicon Valley’s Family Enrichment Center
- Behavior and Family Specialist at EMQ Children and Family Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services
- Adolescent Clinical Technician at The Camp Recovery Center
Areas of Specializations & Advanced Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Teens and Young Adults
- Parent and Family Coaching
Associations and Memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).
- Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CAMFT
- Member of the Family Alliance Network
- Member of the Drug Free Community Committee of Los Gatos
- Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment (WAAT)
- Member of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Member of the San Jose / Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Vice President & Member of Women’s Networking Alliance Chapter 111
Other
- Speaker, Writer, Consultant
- Owner of PracticeWorks — Coaching & Consulting for Therapists and Counselors
- Creator & Developer of the Happiness Kit
- Contributing Writer at The Press Banner
- Contributing Writer at Scotts Valley Times
- Contributing Writer to M Magazine
- Contributing Writer and Blogger to the Los Gatos Patch
On a Personal Note
Maaliea enjoys laughing with friends whom she’s known since childhood, long runs to clear her brain, epic snow days in Tahoe, Sunday breakfasts with her parents, lake trips with her two awesome kiddos and hubby, and let’s not forget a daily latte to start the day off right!