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Mayra Beas

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW California

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Mayra

Mayra Beas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of direct experience in mental health care.

Background and approach

She assists people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions, and she also addresses relationship and family concerns as well as communication problems, guilt and shame, and panic disorder or panic attacks. Mayra emphasizes practical strategies alongside personal insight to help clients manage difficult emotions and everyday pressures.

Her style centers on collaboration and respect for each person’s expertise about their own life. She combines client-centered listening with structured techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods to help clients identify patterns, test new ways of thinking and behaving, and build coping skills.

Mayra aims to support clients in strengthening resilience and confidence while tailoring interventions to individual goals and preferences. She invites those ready to explore change to begin with a brief matching process and schedule sessions according to availability.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting each person where they are, helping clients feel heard and supported as they explore their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing new strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy targets practical, short-term steps to build momentum and find workable solutions for immediate concerns.

Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts approaches over time so sessions remain relevant and effective for what the client hopes to achieve.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging creates flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between meetings, and access therapy from different locations within California while scheduling around daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and panic disorder or panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, blending client-centered listening with structured techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies to develop practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience in the mental health field working with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with credential CA LCSW 123835 and practices in California.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to clients abroad?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflicts

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English