Works with
How Mayra works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mayra
Mayra Vega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of experience in mental health. She draws on a broad background supporting people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strains, parenting stress, and anger. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese which helps when language matters in therapy.
Her work is client-centered and strengths-based. She creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space and listens for each person's values and goals.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, not just talk. Mayra blends approaches to match what a person needs. She uses attachment-focused ideas to look at relationship patterns and history.
She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when helpful to build awareness and strengthen motivation. She has experience with LGBTQ concerns and gender-related issues, and has worked with people affected by homelessness and immigration-related stress.
Her practice also addresses grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life transitions. Mayra aims to adapt goals to fit each person. She avoids labels that feel stigmatizing and focuses on practical change.
People who want a collaborative, respectful approach that mixes talk with active skills often find her style useful.
What Mayra works with
Everything Mayra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mayra's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mayra lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online sessions
Mayra uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when people want to understand trust, closeness, and repeating relationship cycles. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her work, which means she follows the person's lead, reflects what matters to them, and builds goals together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She reviews options with each person and tailors the mix of methods to fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The choice of approach is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people connect face-to-face when they want that interaction. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a workday. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers not to use audio or video. These options make it easier to meet consistently and keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Mayra
What kinds of concerns does Mayra help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, parenting strain, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based. She uses listening, practical skills, and collaborative goal-setting to help people make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in the mental health field working in a range of settings and with diverse concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.