Mayra Vega , LCSW

Mayra Vega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, career changes, and other life transitions, and brings focused expertise in LGBTQ+ issues and gender-related concerns across the lifespan. Her background also includes supporting individuals affected by homelessness, immigration challenges, and family-of-origin dynamics.

Her therapeutic stance is client-centered and strengths-based, with attention to cultural sensitivity and respect for each person’s identity. Mayra creates a nonjudgmental and interactive space where goals are shaped to fit each client’s needs. She integrates cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches along with elements of rational-emotive behavior therapy, adapting interventions to be relevant and practical for the individual.

Mayra provides services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. She is transparent about the scope of her training and does not have specific training in OCD, autism, sexual dysfunctions, borderline personality disorder, or neurocognitive disorders. She encourages anyone considering therapy to recognize seeking help as a courageous first step toward change and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mayra Vega

Mayra Vega draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and helps address trust, intimacy, and recurring relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client’s own experience, supporting self-exploration, self-esteem, and coping during life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood and to support behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mayra works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may blend techniques from different approaches to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for how people prefer to communicate. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, adapt session style to individual comfort, and access licensed professionals from different locations when appropriate.