Profile / United States
Maya Neal, LMFT
South Carolina
Licensed MFT - Relationships and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Parenting support
About Maya
Maya Neal is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience based in South Carolina. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting and family issues, depression, trauma and grief, and a range of other life adjustments. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than abstract talk.
Neal uses a mix of approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then test different ways of responding. Conversations aim to produce concrete skills for daily life, such as sleep strategies, coping tools for anger, or communication practices for relationship concerns.
Her style is goal-directed and attentive. She listens, reflects what she hears, and works with clients to set small, manageable goals. Progress is tracked through specific steps so people can see what’s changed and what still needs work.
Maya also supports people dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and separation or divorce concerns.
Sessions typically cover skill-building, problem solving, and planning for next steps. The approach favors brief, actionable practices clients can use between sessions. Clients who prefer structured techniques and clear feedback often find this format useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try specific behavioral experiments. CBT sessions often include homework tasks and short, measurable goals that can be practiced between appointments.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and reflect what matters to the client. This approach focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and building a collaborative working relationship.
Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and simple self-regulation exercises. These practices can help with anxiety, sleep difficulties, and managing mood swings by training attention and reducing reactivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and then decide together which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process helps shape session plans and homework so it fits the person’s life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to follow through with short practice exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT drills, communication practice, and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so the work continues between appointments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Utah, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, depression, trauma and grief, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is goal-directed and attentive. Sessions focus on clear steps, skill practice, and straightforward feedback.
What is her clinical background?
She has 16 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with a range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina and works from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling details when you begin the process.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do you get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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