Maya Borgueta, Psy.D.
About Maya Borgueta, Psy.D.
Maya Borgueta, Psy.D., is the founder of Stella Nova Psychology, Inc., where she has worked since 2018 in San Francisco, CA. With extensive experience in various mental health settings, she focuses on supporting women and nonbinary professionals, particularly from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
Work at Stella Nova Psychology, Inc.
Maya Borgueta serves as the Founder of Stella Nova Psychology, Inc., a role she has held since 2018. The organization is based in San Francisco, CA, and focuses on providing mental health support to women and nonbinary professionals, with a particular emphasis on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Under her leadership, Stella Nova Psychology, Inc. offers therapy services online throughout California, ensuring broader access to mental health resources. The organization also conducts workshops and events designed to help clients thrive in both personal and professional spheres.
Education and Expertise
Maya Borgueta holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, which she completed between 2006 and 2011. She also earned an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and a B.S.Ed. in Human Development and Psychological Services from Northwestern University. Her extensive education supports her expertise in mental health, particularly in the context of supporting marginalized communities. She has been providing therapy since 2006 and has experience in various settings, including colleges, community mental health clinics, and VA hospitals.
Background
Maya Borgueta has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both mental health and education. Prior to founding Stella Nova Psychology, Inc., she worked as a Counseling Psychologist II with a multicultural focus at UC Santa Cruz and held positions at Lantern as a CBT Coach and CBT Coaching Manager. Additionally, she completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Predoctoral Internship at Santa Clara University. Her early career also included teaching and sales, showcasing her versatile skill set.
Achievements
Maya Borgueta has made significant contributions to mental health support, particularly for women, including those from marginalized backgrounds. She has developed and delivered mobile interventions for mental health issues in the tech industry. Through her work at Stella Nova Psychology, Inc., she has initiated workshops and events aimed at empowering clients. Additionally, she actively writes blog posts addressing mental health and identity, further extending her impact in the field.