Therapist profile
Maya Bates, LMHC
Indiana
LMHC in Indiana - Stress and Addiction care
Continue with MayaWhere Maya stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Indiana / 39004163A
- NPI
- 1255089967
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
About
- Client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Maya
Maya Bates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, and major life changes. Maya lists codependency, divorce and separation, and substance use among her additional focus areas.
Maya uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's own goals at the center of sessions. She listens first, then helps people name what is happening and think through next steps. Sessions tend to be conversational and practical rather than heavy on jargon.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, and on motivational interviewing when someone is trying to make a change such as cutting back on alcohol or drugs. Solution-focused techniques are used to find concrete, short-term steps that can reduce stress or restore a sense of control.
Maya aims to help people talk through difficult experiences and develop tools for coping. Typical work includes setting boundaries, managing anxiety, navigating separation or divorce decisions, and addressing family of origin issues that continue to cause pain. She frames each session around what the client wants to accomplish.
People who prefer clear options and practical steps often find this style straightforward. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to the person and building simple, usable strategies they can try between meetings.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maya commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely to what the person says and shaping sessions around their priorities, which helps when someone needs a space to sort through feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small behavior or thought experiments to break unhelpful cycles.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. A therapist and client will review goals, try methods that fit the issue at hand, and adjust techniques over time based on what is helpful and practical for the person.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need for travel to an office. These practical benefits can help someone keep momentum while they try new coping steps between meetings.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to relationships?
She lists relationship problems, codependency, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues among the issues she works with.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and conversational. She listens first and then helps people think through practical steps.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Indiana and practices there.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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