Maya Bates, LMHC

Maya Bates is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship problems. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at making difficult conversations easier to have.

Maya listens without judgment and encourages clients to name what feels hard. She focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions. Many people find this helpful when they are coping with big life changes or family conflict.

She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person’s needs. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas guide short-term goals when a client wants change fast.

With seven years of clinical experience, Maya has worked with people facing drug and alcohol addiction, codependency, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues. She also supports those dealing with trauma, narcissistic behavior in relationships, and personality disorder challenges.

Maya uses clear language and small, concrete steps in sessions. She helps people set realistic goals and track progress. The aim is to build coping skills that fit a person’s life and schedule.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In online sessions Maya helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and tries new ways of responding. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills for life changes.

Client-centered therapy centers on listening and understanding a person's experience. Maya uses this style to make sessions feel collaborative and respectful, so clients can explore what matters most to them. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-focused method that helps people find their own reasons to change, often used for addiction or behavior change work.

Choosing the right approach happens together. Maya will talk about options, try techniques, and adjust based on a client’s goals and preferences. The plan evolves as progress is made, and clients can raise concerns or ask for different methods at any time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and day-to-day coaching easier. These options aim to fit therapy into busy lives and different schedules.