Lourdes Mayes, LCSW
Bilingual LCSW with 21 years experience
- English and Spanish
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
About Lourdes Mayes
Lourdes Mayes is a bilingual English-Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with more than 21 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, anger and stress management, parenting challenges, and couple relationship issues. Her long experience informs a practical, compassionate style that balances insight with actionable strategies.
She strives to offer a nonjudgmental, comfortable space where clients can explore the factors that contribute to their difficulties. Working together, she helps clients identify root causes, strengthen communication skills, build empathy and respect, and develop effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques. Strengthening connection and intimacy is often part of the work, along with tools to manage emotions and everyday stressors.
Lourdes emphasizes self-discovery and gradual, sustainable change, encouraging openness and honest sharing as part of a rewarding therapeutic process. Her approach is collaborative and client-focused, aiming to equip people with skills that support long-term well-being and forward movement in their lives.
She strives to offer a nonjudgmental, comfortable space where clients can explore the factors that contribute to their difficulties. Working together, she helps clients identify root causes, strengthen communication skills, build empathy and respect, and develop effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques. Strengthening connection and intimacy is often part of the work, along with tools to manage emotions and everyday stressors.
Lourdes emphasizes self-discovery and gradual, sustainable change, encouraging openness and honest sharing as part of a rewarding therapeutic process. Her approach is collaborative and client-focused, aiming to equip people with skills that support long-term well-being and forward movement in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Support
Lourdes Mayes incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can help with anxiety, stress, and feeling unmoored by life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and aims to improve emotional bonds and trust, which is useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and mood, often used for depression, anxiety, and problem-solving.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lourdes works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This teamwork helps ensure interventions feel relevant and manageable.
Online sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living far from in-person services. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from home, use tools that fit daily life, and continue care when routines change.