- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
- Focus on goals
About Maya
Maya Bates is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Indiana who focuses on common family and parenting stresses. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship strain, and major life changes. Her first aim is to listen and make it easier to talk about what’s been hard.
Maya uses a client-centered approach, which means sessions begin with the client’s priorities. She helps people sort through feelings and think through options. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes.
Motivational interviewing is part of her work with clients who are testing their readiness for change. That approach helps people find their own reasons to try something different. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and notice quick wins when possible.
Expect straightforward, calm guidance rather than long lectures. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to take away. Maya aims to make each meeting feel like a planning session where real next steps are discussed.
She has seven years of clinical experience and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. People seeking help with family dynamics, parenting concerns, codependency, divorce and separation, or addiction-related problems may find her approach practical and supportive.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Maya commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her sessions. Client-centered work means conversations start with what matters most to the person in front of her; the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports them as they sort through feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps.Choosing the right approach is usually a shared decision. Maya will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on short-term solutions, change-oriented work, or a mix of methods tailored to the situation.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and goal-setting for remote meetings so progress stays practical and focused.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maya help with?
Maya helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, addiction issues, trauma and family concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and empathetic, focusing on listening first and then working collaboratively to identify practical next steps.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people who have anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.