Lourdes Mayes , LCSW

Lourdes Mayes is a bilingual English-Spanish licensed clinical social worker in California with more than 21 years of experience in the mental health field. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - she has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, anger and stress management, parenting challenges, and couple relationship issues.

She emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental approach that encourages open sharing and thoughtful exploration of what contributes to current difficulties. Lourdes guides clients toward practical strategies that address underlying causes, while also strengthening everyday skills such as communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. Her work includes helping partners and families rebuild connection and intimacy, as well as assisting individuals in developing problem-solving tools that support lasting change.

Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on insight and action. Lourdes helps people identify meaningful changes they can make and supports them as they practice new ways of relating and coping. Her goal is to create a comfortable space where honest reflection leads to growth and forward momentum, and she invites those ready to engage in that process to take the next step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lourdes integrates approaches that emphasize values, relationships, and empathetic collaboration. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop practical actions guided by those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current connections, making it helpful for couples work, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own capacity for growth, helping with self-esteem, grief, and communication difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Lourdes will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as the work unfolds so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, ongoing support while helping clients practice skills between sessions and maintain steady progress.