- Warm collaborative approach
- Focus on practical steps
- Experience with addictions
About Emily
Emily Mayback is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 13 years of experience supporting people through difficult times. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles, grief, and parenting challenges. Emily aims to meet each person where they are and to work alongside them toward realistic goals.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions are shaped around the client’s needs and priorities, with the client seen as the expert on their life. Emily uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help people move forward.
She draws on client-centered work to build trust and motivate change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing guide how she helps people reframe unhelpful thoughts and strengthen motivation. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are used to find small, manageable shifts that add up over time.
Emily has particular experience with drug and alcohol addiction alongside mood concerns like bipolar disorder and depression. She also supports people dealing with intimacy questions, family tensions, career stress, and major life transitions. Her approach balances real-world problem solving with attention to emotions.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes respect, clear goals, and consistent support. Emily encourages people to take the first step toward change and offers steady guidance through the process.
How Emily’s approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects feelings, and helps set goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to talk through parenting stress or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It uses concrete exercises and practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address unhelpful habits. CBT works well for issues like anxiety, depression, and substance-related patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emily will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. She adapts sessions over time so strategies line up with what is actually helping.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions depending on what a person needs. Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm the available online or remote options before booking so you know what will be offered.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Emily focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, intimacy concerns, self esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, trauma, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions center the client and use practical conversation, goal setting, and collaborative planning.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience in the human services field working with a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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