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Maya Bates, LMHC
Indiana
LMHC in Indiana - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT for thought patterns
- Client-centered counseling
- Motivational interviewing
About Maya
Maya Bates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with seven years of clinical work. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
Her style centers on listening and working together to name what feels hard. She uses client-centered methods to let a person set the pace, and she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts or habits will help. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to change substance use or other behaviors and need help finding personal reasons to act differently.
Sessions focus on concrete problems and straightforward steps. Conversations look at what leads to distress, which thoughts keep it going, and small experiments to try new responses. She also helps people untangle family of origin patterns, codependency, divorce or separation issues, and concerns connected to narcissism or personality disorders.
Maya frames goals in clear, manageable terms. She supports people working through drug and alcohol addiction, grief, and the strain of major life shifts. Her background includes a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and years of practice using practical counseling approaches.
People choosing her work can expect direct discussion of current problems, an emphasis on doable strategies, and regular checkpoints to see what is helping. Those interested should confirm current session options before booking.
Using CBT and Client-Centered Methods Online
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and habit change. CBT sessions focus on clear goals, tracking thoughts and behaviors, and trying short experiments between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize what the person wants to work on and to let them set the pace of sessions. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is trying to change substance use or other behaviors and needs help finding personal motivation to take steps.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That decision is reviewed as therapy proceeds so adjustments can be made.
The profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or step away from the computer for brief tasks between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, depression, family issues, trauma and parenting challenges.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to design small experiments that test new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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