- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and recovery
- Family of origin issues
About Maya
Maya Bates is an Indiana licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, addiction, grief, parenting strains, and family concerns including family of origin issues.
Maya uses a client-centered way of working. She listens, asks questions, and helps people talk through what is happening now and what from the past still shows up. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking about patterns that affect daily life.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to try small experiments that can change how they feel. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to change behaviors like substance use but feels stuck. Solution-focused ideas guide brief, goal-oriented conversations when people want quicker tools to handle a specific problem.
Maya aims for clear, direct sessions where a client’s goals shape the work. She supports people working through difficult emotions, decisions about relationships or separation, and challenges tied to codependency or personality concerns. She talks about what’s happening now and how earlier family roles and expectations may be influencing current choices.
People who choose her will find straightforward help organizing their thoughts, setting small goals, and practicing new ways of responding to stress and conflict.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Maya commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as part of online work. Client-centered therapy involves listening closely, reflecting concerns back, and letting the client lead topics; it helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and make decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior experiments to reduce anxiety or depression.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what seems most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on thinking patterns, motivation for change, or short-term solutions based on what the client wants to address.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Remote work also lets therapists and clients try different pacing and homework tasks between meetings to keep progress moving.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Maya works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, addiction, and family-related issues including family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered, focused on listening and helping people talk through current problems and patterns from their family background.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in Indiana.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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