- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- ACT and attachment
About Lourdes
Lourdes Mayes is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience in mental health. She works in both English and Spanish. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and anger and stress management.
She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions often include talking through what triggers strong feelings, and learning simple tools to respond differently. She helps people build clearer communication, handle impulsivity, and repair or strengthen connections with others.
Her approach draws from evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based work, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered methods. That means sessions combine reflection about patterns with concrete skills practice, not only talk about feelings.
She also supports people dealing with parenting strains, eating concerns, bipolar mood issues, and the fallout from separation or domestic violence. Additional focuses include issues like codependency, control problems, body image, abandonment, and forgiveness. The work covers both immediate coping and longer-term changes.
Clients can expect a straightforward style that balances understanding with action. The therapist encourages open sharing and sets clear steps to practice between sessions. People who want to reduce outbursts, manage resentment, or respond less reactively often find this mix of skill-building and insight useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing uncomfortable thoughts and committing to actions that reflect what matters most. It can help when anger or resentment gets in the way of relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence reactions and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns like ruminating or impulsive responses. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early patterns shape current closeness and conflict and can be useful for improving communication and trust.Picking the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying skills, reflecting on what helps, and adjusting the plan as work progresses.
The practical benefit of online work is that it can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life and reduce travel time. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can support shorter check-ins, focused skills practice, or regular weekly meetings to build momentum and apply new ways of responding to anger and stress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skill-focused approach that mixes reflection with concrete exercises from CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment work, and client-centered methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience in the mental health field working with a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not specify particular formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.