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LMFT

Maya Neal, LMFT

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Maya

Maya Neal brings a warm, accepting, compassionate, and goal-directed approach to therapy. She works patiently with people who have a clear sense of how they would like their life to be and partners with them to make steady progress toward that vision.

Background and approach

By listening carefully and offering practical skills, Maya helps clients develop new insights and strategies to handle current challenges and to prepare for future ones. Her work is guided by a genuine passion for helping others and by a commitment to personalized attention.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs so that progress feels meaningful whether concerns are large or small. Maya emphasizes both support and direction, encouraging clients to notice change and build more joy into everyday life.

As an LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist - she is trained to address relationship and family dynamics in addition to individual concerns. Maya aims to create a collaborative, compassionate space where clients can set goals, learn skills, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Client-centered, CBT, and mindfulness support online

Maya Neal practices approaches that translate well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and understanding so clients can explore their goals at their own pace; it is useful for building self-awareness and strengthening relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood, offering practical tools for everyday challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can support emotional regulation and coping with difficult feelings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Maya collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. Together they consider the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and tailor the work so it feels relevant and achievable. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy with Maya is designed to be flexible and accessible. Sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to continue work during life transitions, and to connect from locations that are convenient for the client.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Maya Neal have?
Maya Neal has 16 years of experience.
Is Maya Neal a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential - a licensed marriage and family therapist. License details: SC LMFT 8328, UT LMFT 12926050-3902.
In which languages does Maya Neal provide therapy?
Maya Neal provides therapy in English.
Where is Maya Neal located?
Maya Neal is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Maya Neal as my therapist?
Maya Neal offers therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Maya Neal work with international clients?
Yes, Maya Neal works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maya Neal cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with Maya Neal is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with her. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Utah, South Carolina

Languages

English

What Maya can help with

Maya Neal works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and depression.

How Maya approaches therapy

Maya's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Maya is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in South Carolina, with 16 years of clinical experience.