Profile / United States
Emily Mayback, LMHC
New York
LMHC - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Emily
Emily Mayback is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Her practice emphasizes practical methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused and collaborative. Mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies are also part of her toolkit when they fit a person's goals.
Emily aims to make sessions interactive and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, test small changes between sessions, and track what works. She frames the person as the expert on their life while guiding choices about which skills to practice.
Her background includes extensive work with substance use and drug and alcohol addiction alongside common mood and relationship struggles. Over her career she has worked in human services settings and developed practical approaches for day-to-day problems. She structures work so people can use what they learn in regular life.
Emily responds to messages at least once in the morning and once in the evening on weekdays. She does not respond to messages or schedule sessions on weekends. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Emily uses CBT and related methods online
Emily commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep stress and anxiety active, then tests small behavioral changes to shift outcomes. CBT is practical and works well for specific problems like anxiety, low mood, and many addictive behaviors.She also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions collaborative and focused on what matters to the person. This approach emphasizes listening and working from the client’s goals. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress, cravings, and mood regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Emily will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to prioritize, then adjust over time based on progress. This collaboration helps match concrete tools to everyday needs.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so skills can be practiced between sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and tracking what changes behavior between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years working in the human services field and experience addressing substance use alongside mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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