Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Lourdes Mayes, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 76284
- NPI
- 1518397736
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Lourdes supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and grief
- English and Spanish
About Lourdes
Lourdes Mayes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 21 years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and trauma-related issues.
She prefers straightforward conversations. Sessions focus on identifying what contributes to feelings and problems. Lourdes helps people learn communication skills, conflict resolution, and practical strategies to manage anger, stress, and mood changes.
Her work draws on several approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ways of working. She also uses attachment-focused ideas to understand relationship patterns and to strengthen connection and intimacy. Dialectical strategies are used when emotion regulation and impulse control are needed.
In practice she guides clients through concrete steps rather than long theoretical discussion. That can mean practicing new ways to talk with a partner, trying skills for handling cravings or intense emotions, or experimenting with different problem-solving methods for parenting and life changes.
People who meet with Lourdes typically leave sessions with specific actions to try between meetings. She asks clients to reflect and report back so adjustments can be made. This approach aims to make steady progress in day-to-day life while addressing deeper patterns over time.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people commit to values-driven actions even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape how people relate now and can help when intimacy and connection are a concern.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and what has or hasn't helped. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what actually helps in daily life.
Confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help people manage practical constraints. Discuss preferences during the matching process to find an arrangement that suits work, family, and health needs.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and related problems listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical techniques from approaches such as CBT, ACT, attachment-focused work, and DBT to build skills for emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has 21 years of experience in the mental health field.
What credential does she hold and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Can I meet with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers