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Mayra Vega, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and LGBT related concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Speaks English Spanish Portuguese
About Mayra
Mayra Vega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 15 years of experience in mental health. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related issues. She also addresses parenting questions, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and life changes.
Her background includes work with people facing homelessness, immigration-related stress, and family of origin problems. She has supported clients through gender-related questions and issues related to HIV/AIDS. Much of her practice draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses.
Mayra emphasizes a client-centered style that looks for individual strengths. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-focused ideas and motivational interviewing in straightforward sessions. Mindfulness practices and narrative techniques are also part of her approach when they fit the person's goals.
Sessions are intended to be interactive, with clear goals and tasks to try between meetings. She focuses on concrete strategies for managing anxiety, improving communication, and coping with changes. Work can include identifying patterns in thoughts and behavior and practicing new ways to respond.
Mayra speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Her location is New York and she practices with attention to cultural factors and life context. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mayra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavioral experiments. CBT is practical and usually focuses on specific patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current reactions and patterns. That work often involves noticing interaction habits and practicing different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach as well, offering a way to set goals based on each person's values and priorities.
She works collaboratively to find which approach fits best for each person. That means talking about goals, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan based on what helps. The therapist and client decide together which methods to use and how sessions should proceed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know the format offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. It can also let people try practices such as mindfulness exercises or in-the-moment behavioral experiments while remaining in a familiar setting.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, LGBT-related issues, grief, parenting, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set practical goals and tasks.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in the mental health field in a range of settings and with diverse concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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