Mayra Vega, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Mayra Vega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in mental health care.
- Licensed inNew York
- License091349
- NPI 1720500663
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese
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About Mayra
Mayra Vega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in mental health care. She practices in New York and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She also focuses on LGBT-related issues, grief, parenting stress, and life transitions.
Her approach is warm and client-centered. Sessions aim to be interactive and respectful. She focuses on each person's strengths and practical steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Mayra blends Attachment-Based Therapy with cognitive-behavioral ideas and mindfulness tools. That mix helps people understand how early connections affect current relationships and teaches skills to manage mood and worry. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck.
She is experienced working with complex life circumstances such as homelessness, immigration-related stress, caregiver strain, and family-of-origin problems. Mayra pays attention to cultural background and identity as part of the work, including issues around gender and HIV/AIDS. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
People can expect clear, straightforward guidance and gentle challenge when needed. The goal is to create realistic, step-by-step plans for coping and growth.
Credentials
- LCSW (New York)
- License 091349 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1720500663 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mayra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using attachment work and practical skills online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and behavior. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in close relationships and try small changes that improve connection and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on clear steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches specific coping skills and routines that people can practice between sessions.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and style. That may mean pairing attachment exploration with CBT tasks or adding mindfulness and motivational interviewing to boost momentum and coping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you work face to face and use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging offer short check-ins, homework support, or a way to reflect between appointments. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Mayra works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, LGBT issues, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related topics listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-focused style that is interactive and respectful. Sessions mix practical skill-building with exploration of relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of concerns and life circumstances.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.
How are costs and getting started handled?
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