Therapist profile
Maya Neal, LMFT
South Carolina
LMFT focusing on relationships and anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Utah / 12926050-3902; LMFT, South Carolina / 8328
- NPI1700167624
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- Client-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Maya
Maya Neal is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience in South Carolina. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting struggles, depression, trauma and grief, and anger. Sessions address both day-to-day problems and longer term patterns that keep people stuck.
Maya uses straightforward, goal-focused conversations paired with skill building. She listens closely and helps clients notice what gets in the way of their goals. Practical tools and new perspectives are offered so people can respond differently to familiar triggers.
Her work draws on client-centered methods to prioritize the client's experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses. Mindfulness-based practices are offered to increase awareness of emotions and bodily signals.
Maya often helps people with relationship tensions, communication struggles, and managing anger before it escalates. She also supports those facing grief, identity questions, chronic stress, or career transitions. She will talk through how patterns started and what small changes could make daily life easier.
Her sessions combine listening with practical homework and coaching-style feedback when requested. Those exploring therapy are encouraged to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how her style fits their needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Maya draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's concerns. That approach means the conversation starts with the client's experience and priorities, and the therapist adjusts to what matters most in each session.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new responses. CBT exercises can be set as short tasks between sessions to track progress. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to strong emotions like anger.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit the client's goals and preferences, and will adjust as needs change. Clients and therapist check in together about what's helping and what to try next.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or to keep appointments without travel. It also allows practice of skills in everyday settings and quick check-ins when clients need brief coaching between longer sessions.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Utah, South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger alongside related issues like stress, relationship conflict, and communication problems. Anger is treated as part of broader patterns rather than a stand-alone diagnosis.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is goal-directed and listening-focused. She combines client-centered conversation with practical skills and homework.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adult concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger management.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in South Carolina. Her practice is based in South Carolina.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription terms.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.