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Solthera Therapy

A therapeutic home for healing through nature, presence, and inner wisdom

Hi, I’m Kiri Maura

I’m a somatic therapist integrating Buddhism, modern neuroscience, and holistic psychotherapy. My work is trauma-informed and draws from attachment, social justice, and existential approaches.

But more than anything—I’m human, just like you. I don’t fit into a box (and I don’t want to), and I love creating space where misfits, seekers, and deep feelers can find belonging in a paradoxical world. I bring my full, authentic self into the room—curious, warm, reflective, playfully silly, a little sassy, but mostly laid-back.

I’m a Chinese/Irish East Bay native with a background in design. I live in a small forest town in Marin County, finding balance in nature, creativity, and connection. In my free time, you’ll find me hiking, gardening, painting, and caring for my blended family and beloved kitties.

I currently practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California and as a Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State.

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Spiritual Background

My path has been shaped by a deep commitment to spiritual practice and inquiry. I’ve spent over 15 years immersed in Buddhist and yogic practice, including training in Tantric Hatha Yoga, studying Tibetan buddhism in Nepal & India, and exploring practices such as meditation, breathwork, bioenergetics, Reiki, and plant medicine.

My foundation is rooted in Buddhist practice. I’ve spent extensive time in meditation retreats from Zen, Chan, and Vipassana traditions, as well as time volunteering at Buddhist monasteries & yoga ashrams. These experiences have grounded me in radical acceptance, compassion, and a willingness to be with what is, even in difficult times.

I’ve also trained with spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl, whose work specializes in healing collective and intergenerational trauma, and the human longing for being, belonging, and becoming. I worked as an IFS-informed coach, which eventually led me into psychotherapy as a way to support others in their own process of returning to themselves.