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Mayra Vega, LCSW

LCSW focused on LGBTQ+ care
  • LGBTQ+ and gender care
  • Bilingual English Spanish Portuguese
  • 15 years clinical experience

About Mayra Vega

Mayra Vega is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, career transitions, and other life changes, bringing an informed and steady perspective to complex challenges. Her clinical focus includes LGBTQ+ related issues across adolescence and the adult lifespan and work in gender studies, and she has also addressed concerns tied to homelessness, immigration status, and family of origin dynamics.

Her counseling style is client-centered, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive, aiming to offer a respectful and interactive space without stigmatizing labels. Treatment plans are shaped by each individual’s needs, with an emphasis on collaboration and practical goal-setting. Her work integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside humanistic and rational-emotive behavior approaches to tailor strategies that fit each person’s unique situation.

Mayra is transparent about the limits of her training and does not have specific training in obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, sexual dysfunctions, borderline personality disorder, or neurocognitive disorders. She recognizes that seeking help takes courage and views that step as a sign of readiness to change, encouraging people to acknowledge the strength in beginning the journey toward growth.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Mayra Vega have?

Mayra Vega has 15 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Mayra Vega a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: NY LCSW 091349.

In which languages does Mayra Vega provide therapy?

Mayra Vega provides therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Where is Mayra Vega located?

Mayra Vega is located in New York.

How can I work with Mayra Vega as my therapist?

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

Does Mayra Vega work with international clients?

Mayra Vega does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mayra Vega 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 and Online Care



Mayra Vega draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps when people struggle with trust, intimacy, or repeating relational dynamics. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, non-directive space where the client's goals and pace lead the work, which supports self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her practice, offering practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mayra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting plans over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Mayra is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, attend sessions from different locations, and integrate therapy into daily life while working with a licensed professional.

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