Maya Bates

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LMHC Indiana

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Maya

Maya Bates is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who brings seven years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship challenges, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with major life changes.

Background and approach

Additional areas of attention include codependency, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin issues, narcissism, and personality disorders. Her approach centers on an empathetic, client-centered stance that prioritizes listening and understanding.

Maya helps clients explore thoughts and feelings, clarify goals, and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and move forward. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build skills for change, while drawing on motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to support readiness and concrete problem solving.

Clients can expect a collaborative, respectful environment where concerns are addressed without judgment. Maya combines evidence-informed tools with a warm therapeutic presence to help clients process difficult experiences and build more effective coping skills.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Maya commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, helping clients feel heard as they explore their experiences and set personal goals.

Choosing the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt techniques over time to find the best fit. This allows treatment to evolve in response to progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured skill-building, problem solving, and supportive listening suitable for a range of concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Maya works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, divorce and separation, substance addiction, family of origin matters, narcissism, and personality disorders.

What kind of therapeutic style can I expect?

The counseling style is client-centered and empathetic, emphasizing listening and collaboration while using practical strategies to help clients think through and process difficult situations.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical mental health counseling and applies that background to help people manage a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?

She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana with licence number IN LMHC 39004163A and practices from that state.

Are sessions offered in languages other than English?

Services are provided in English; international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesNarcissismPersonality disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English