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Online therapist

Maya Daley

Warm practical therapy for life changes

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Maya

Maya Daley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She centers her work on practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Maya keeps sessions straightforward and focused on clear next steps clients can try between meetings.

She brings three years of clinical experience as an LMFT. Maya uses what she has learned to support people struggling with self-esteem, career questions, and coping with change.

Background and approach

She also addresses mood concerns including panic attacks and depressive symptoms. Maya pays attention to how attachment and control issues show up in daily life. She helps people notice patterns, name feelings like guilt or shame, and practice different ways of responding.

Work in sessions often includes small experiments and skills to build self-love and better emotional regulation. Her background as a first generation American informs her perspective on cultural and societal pressures. That experience shapes how she talks about life purpose, body image, and the push for success many clients describe.

Maya aims to be an ally for people trying to make meaningful changes. Practical matters are part of the process. Sessions may include talking, skill practice, and planning next steps.

She asks questions, listens closely, and tailors suggestions to each person’s situation.

Practical approaches and online care

Maya often draws on evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and panic; it helps people notice triggers and test new ways of thinking. Another method emphasizes learning small behavioral changes and coping strategies to improve mood and build self-esteem; this includes short, doable experiments between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maya will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. The emphasis is on working together to discover which tools make daily life more manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings. The variety of formats supports different communication needs and helps clients use therapy in ways that suit their routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Maya works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, body image, control issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood disorders, panic, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and practical steps. Sessions focus on skills, noticing patterns, and trying new responses between meetings.
What kind of experience does she have?
Maya has three years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her work has included supporting people with anxiety, depression, and related mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 156067, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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