Maya Bates

Maya Bates is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, grief, and depression. She also supports clients dealing with family concerns, parenting strains, trauma and abuse, codependency, divorce or separation, and issues related to narcissism and personality disorders. Maya takes a calm, attentive approach and focuses on listening first so people can put words to what’s happening for them.

She uses a client-centered style that prioritizes each person’s goals and pace. That means the conversation shapes the work rather than following a rigid plan. Maya also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that get in the way of feeling better.

Her counseling mixes practical steps with straightforward conversation. Sessions often include setting small, achievable goals, practicing new ways of coping, and talking through relationship patterns that cause pain. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when someone needs help finding momentum or making a concrete plan for change.

Maya earned a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and holds an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - LMHC. She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

People who reach out can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk through hard things and try practical strategies. If you want to explore next steps, confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match your needs.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Maya uses client-centered therapy to build a collaborative conversation. This approach means the person’s concerns and goals guide each session, and the therapist listens closely before suggesting changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT to help people spot patterns of thought that worsen anxiety or depression. CBT often includes short exercises and practical homework to try different ways of thinking and acting between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will help you decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time as progress and priorities change.

Session options were not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Many people find online therapy eases scheduling, shortens travel, and makes it simpler to fit appointments around work or family demands. It can also make quick check-ins or follow-up conversations easier to arrange without needing extra commute time.