Mayra Vega
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New York therapists accepting new clients
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About Mayra
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New York with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, career challenges and life changes. My specialty is LGBTQ+ related issues in adolescence and throughout the lifespan, as well as gender studies. Additionally, I have worked with issues related to homelessness, immigration status, and family of origin.
My counseling style is client-centered, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive. I am committed to providing my clients with an environment that is non-judgmental, supportive, and interactive. My approach is always determined by the individual client’s needs and I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion without stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive behavior therapy. I strive to adapt and mold therapy goals to meet each individual’s unique and specific needs.
**Unfortunately, I do not have specific training in the areas of OCD, Autism, Sexual dysfunctions, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Neuro Cognitive Disorders.
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What Mayra helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
How Mayra works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Always listens to me, has great advice and gives me ideas to work on. She is awesome! I’ve tried therapy twice before, didn’t like it and Mayra has helped a ton. Give it a chance, you might not have the right therapist. Thanks Mayra 🤗”
- “My son meets with Mayra and is happy with his meetings. Only met twice so far but we are happy. Mayra responds fast and accommodates our busy schedule.”
- “She is an excellent therapist. I have felt heard and supported. She puts in an effort to reach out and help me in anyway she can.”
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- “Mayra is a positive influence who gives me unbiased feedback. She is able to see my issues without emotional attachment, which is helpful.”
- “I was very pessimistic about therapy before finding Mayra after several negative experiences but she made me feel comfortable right away (not a small feat!) and I've noticed a significant improvement in my anxiety after only a few weeks.”
- “Even after only two sessions with Mayra, I have been able to come out of our sessions with actionable steps to my struggles. She pushes me out of my comfort zone and makes me feel like I can do the hard things. She's been great so far!”
- “I’m getting homework from her which makes me accountable and keeps me focused on what I need to do”
- “Me now and me three months ago are two different persons. I have wings now! With Mayra’s help I’m learning and unlearning so much and quality of my life has improved. I’m getting rid of habits that were detrimental and building a stronger self. I appreciate all her care and work. Homework is the essential part of work with her and it has been very interesting! Thank you Mayra!”
- “From 3-4 months of our weekly sessions, I feel big improvements in my wellbeing and I am very grateful for my sessions with Mayra! I feel such great progress in my daily life, my mindset. Mayra provided me with rousers to implement relaxation technics in my daily life. I couldn't dream of better support from a counselor. I feel improvement throughout my well-being, livelihood, relationship, and self-care. <br /> I had done therapy and counseling before, and I never had someone that I can connect and trust that well. Mayra helping me with LGBTQ-related issues, trauma and abuse, family conflict, immigration and adaptation-related issues, as well as feelings of homesick. This is really essential education for me that will benefit me throughout my life.”
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