Maya Bates

Maya Bates is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and life changes. She also supports concerns around codependency, family of origin issues, narcissism, personality disorders, and divorce and separation. Her approach is straightforward and calm. She listens first and helps people name what’s most pressing. Maya uses a client-centered style that keeps the person’s goals in focus. She asks questions, offers reflections, and helps clients sort through feelings and choices. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thinking patterns that make things harder, and on motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. Sessions are conversational and aimed at practical steps. Maya helps people make small, manageable shifts in thinking and behavior and checks in on what is working. She balances problem-solving with space to process grief, loss, or relationship pain. With seven years of experience and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, Maya brings steady, experienced care. Her LMHC credential indicates licensure to practice in Indiana. People who reach out can expect a warm, nonjudgmental tone and a clear focus on real-life solutions. She encourages honest conversation and works alongside clients to set goals and track progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It involves reflective conversation, helping people feel heard and clarify their goals, which can be useful for relationship strain and grief.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maya will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress is tracked and as priorities shift.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals so sessions suit everyday life rather than disrupt it.