Maya DeNola

Maya DeNola, MSW, LCSW, CYP-500 Forensic Social Worker | Expert Witness | Clinical Supervisor | Psychotherapist "I’m not a traditional therapist—or human, for that matter. My life hasn’t been cookie-cutter perfect, but through it, I’ve learned what it means to truly heal. My mission is to help others do the same—to move from surviving to thriving." Maya DeNola, LCSW, is a lifelong advocate for justice, healing, and systems transformation. A survivor, healer, and changemaker, Maya's passion for transforming the Criminal Legal system was born from her own experience—having spent a short period of incarceration as a juvenile. That formative chapter sparked a lifelong dedication to justice and recovery, both personal and systemic. Raised in an intentional community in Northern Israel, Maya has lived on three continents and speaks both English and Hebrew. Her unique global perspective fuels her commitment to cross-cultural healing, particularly in the Israeli-Palestinian context. Her journey led her to earn a Master’s Degree in Social Work, along with a minor in Criminal Justice and a specialization in Forensic Social Work. Maya has served as Clinical Director for reentry programs and workforce development nonprofits supporting returning citizens. She currently operates her consulting firm, offering Expert forensic-assessments in highstakes resentencing cases; Clinical Supervision to emerging therapists, and operates a boutique psychotherapy practice where she helps clients move from survival to thriving – all while hoping between countries across the globe. She approaches healing with compassion, honesty, and a holistic view of trauma recovery. Drawing from her own life’s complexity—marked by trauma, loss, and profound healing— Maya offers a space for growth that is real, grounded, and transformative. While she doesn't bring her personal struggles into the therapy room, she honors them as the roots of her resilience and therapeutic wisdom.