Maya Bates , LMHC

Maya Bates is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Indiana with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and seven years of professional experience. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug addiction, and relationship challenges, offering practical support and emotional validation.

Maya’s approach is client-centered and empathetic, focused on listening carefully and helping clients talk through, think through, and process the situations that are causing distress and undermining emotional well-being. She aims to provide a non-judgmental environment where clients can be open about their experiences and feelings. Her intention is to help identify patterns, explore options, and support gradual change at a pace that fits each individual.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Maya Bates draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where clients’ perspectives guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to address emotional concerns and relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and support healthier coping. Motivational Interviewing helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, making it a useful approach for addressing addictions and other behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maya Bates works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals or therapists as needed to determine which methods best fit a client’s goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Maya includes options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats allow clients to engage in consistent care from more convenient locations, support continuity during life transitions, and make it easier to connect when in-person sessions are not practical.