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Lourdes Mayes , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Lourdes

Lourdes Mayes is a bilingual English and Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with more than 21 years of experience in the mental health field. She has supported people facing a broad spectrum of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, anger and stress management, parenting and family challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and trauma and abuse.

She aims to cultivate a non-judgmental and comfortable space where clients and she examine the multiple factors that contribute to emotional pain and life difficulties. Her work emphasizes gaining insight into root causes while developing practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sessions typically focus on enhancing communication, building empathy and respect, strengthening problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, and restoring connection within relationships.

Using a blend of evidence-informed approaches and coaching strategies, she helps people identify realistic changes that support forward momentum. Progress is framed as a collaborative process that benefits from openness to exploration and feedback. Lourdes brings steady professional experience and bilingual support to individuals and families navigating complex life transitions and emotional challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Virtual Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to take meaningful action aligned with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related struggles by helping people focus on what matters most rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that develop from early caregiving and how those patterns affect current relationships. This approach can help individuals and couples understand trust, closeness, and fear of abandonment, and work toward healthier bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and build new coping strategies; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Lourdes collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts interventions over time so treatment stays responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity across locations. For many people, remote options increase accessibility, support consistent progress, and allow work on skills and relationships from familiar environments.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lourdes Mayes have?

Lourdes Mayes has 21 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Lourdes Mayes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: CA LCSW 76284.

In which languages does Lourdes Mayes provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Lourdes Mayes located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Lourdes Mayes as my therapist?

You can work with Lourdes Mayes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lourdes Mayes work with international clients?

Yes, Lourdes Mayes works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lourdes Mayes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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