Maya Broetje Bairstow Intern

(she/her)

Maya is a first-year Master of Social Work student at the University of Washington. Pulling from her own background and experiences, Maya takes a queer- and neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy, and is currently exploring narrative, strength-based, and solution-focused work. She has an endlessly curious mind and loves to learn about those she works with, striving for a therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and connection. Maya frequently uses humor and has a calm, soft energy in sessions.

If you’ve taken a look around the website — thank you! Maya has been updating and redesigning it, in the hopes of not only making it more accessible and communicative of what Holistic has to offer, but also in showing how fun and friendly our people and space are. If you ever have questions about what resources or support we provide, or have suggestions on how to make our online and in-person spaces more accessible, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

In her free time, Maya loves to get lost for hours in a book or project, whether it’s a 2,000 piece puzzle, her newest Lego set, or a granny-square crocheted blanket that never ends. She listens to a lot of music (the day chooses the genre), and has found a new appreciation for walking around outside with her sister and dog, as it helps her recenter and take a much-needed breath on a noisy day.

Books Maya Loves:

The Raven Cycle — Maggie Stiefvater (found family, quest for dead Welsh kings, psychics and ley lines, spooky trees)

The Distant Hours — Kate Morton (gothic mystery, dual timelines, haunted family histories, castle in the countryside)

We Are Okay — Nina LaCour (a story about love and grief, it feels like a good cry while being held by your favorite person)