Emily Mayback , LMHC

Emily Mayback is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 13 years of experience in the human services and mental health field. As an LMHC she is licensed to provide professional mental health counseling and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also has focused expertise in drug and alcohol addiction.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and respectful. Emily centers the person in the work - recognizing clients as the experts in their own lives - and collaborates to shape individualized treatment plans and goals that reflect each person’s needs and priorities. She draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change.

Seeking help for a happier life requires courage, and Emily views beginning therapy as an important first step. She brings genuine commitment and enjoyment to her work and values the partnership of helping others navigate change. Emily generally responds at least once each morning and once each evening, and sometimes more often. She reserves weekends to recharge and does not respond to messages or schedule sessions on weekends. In a crisis or if immediate help is needed, contact 911 or local emergency services, or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Emily integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration - the therapist supports the client in exploring their values and goals and helps shape a treatment path that fits the individual. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping challenges. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, offering techniques that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emily works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Emily can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local access to licensed professionals, making it easier to fit consistent mental health care into everyday life.