- Client-centered care
- Evidence-based tools
- Empathetic listening
About Maya
Maya Bates is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strains. She also supports those coping with addiction, family issues, parenting challenges, and life changes. Maya emphasizes listening first and creating a calm space to talk about what feels overwhelming.
Her approach is client-centered, which means conversations follow the client’s priorities rather than a fixed agenda. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change, and solution-focused techniques aim to find practical next steps.
Maya has seven years of professional experience working with people facing substance use concerns, family of origin problems, divorce and separation, narcissistic dynamics, personality disorder issues, and past trauma. She describes her style as empathetic and nonjudgmental and focuses on helping clients talk through and process difficult situations.
Sessions are meant to be a place to sort thoughts, set small goals, and practice new ways of coping. Maya encourages collaboration - clients and she decide what to try together. She explains methods plainly so people know what to expect.
For those considering therapy, the first steps involve describing current struggles and practical goals. From there Maya helps shape brief strategies or longer plans depending on what each person needs.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Maya uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental ear to sort feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems in place and teaches practical ways to test and change those patterns.Choosing an approach is a team effort. Maya aims to learn about a person's goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Early sessions often involve checking what feels useful and adjusting the plan based on progress and feedback.
If you prefer online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, or have shorter check-ins when that suits the day. It can also allow steady, regular contact while working toward specific goals like reducing anxiety, addressing codependency patterns, or making a plan for addiction recovery.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maya work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma, addiction, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Codependency, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, and personality-related concerns are also listed focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and empathetic. Conversations follow the client's priorities and aim to be open and nonjudgmental.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing addiction, trauma, relationship issues, and related concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Maya?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.