- guilt and shame
- panic support
- career and purpose
About Maya
Maya Daley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of experience as an LMFT. She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, career questions, and life changes, and lists additional focus areas including attachment issues, body image, control issues, guilt and shame, mood concerns, panic, and self-love.
She began work in mental health supporting a range of people, including veterans and individuals facing substance use and psychological disorders. That early work gave her practical experience with crisis moments and complex stress. Over time she shifted to helping people who are dealing with ongoing anxiety, depression, and the pressure of expectations from family or culture.
Maya frames therapy as a place to talk through what feels stuck and to practice different ways of responding. Sessions cover how guilt or shame shows up, how it shapes thoughts and behavior, and how to test out new choices in everyday life. She also works on symptoms like panic attacks and mood swings with concrete coping steps.
Her background as a first-generation American informs how she listens to cultural and family pressures. She pays attention to how roles and expectations affect work, relationships, and a sense of purpose. In sessions she helps people sort priorities and set small, doable goals.
To begin, people complete an online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
Evidence-based approaches for online sessions
Maya uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, panic, and the weight of guilt or shame. One common approach focuses on skills to manage panic and intense anxiety by changing breathing, attention, and simple behavior patterns; this helps reduce the immediate intensity of panic and builds confidence in responding differently.Another approach targets thoughts and beliefs that keep guilt or shame active. This involves noticing repetitive thoughts, testing how accurate they are, and experimenting with alternative ways of thinking and acting. These steps help people see whether old self-judgments still fit their life now.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try techniques together, adjusting methods based on what feels most useful. Maya draws on practical tools and feedback from sessions to decide the best mix of strategies.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these options to help people keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, control issues, guilt and shame, mood concerns, panic, and self-love.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She talks through how guilt or shame shows up in thoughts and actions and practices different responses. Sessions tend to include practical steps to test new behaviors outside therapy.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is an LMFT with three years in that licensure role and earlier experience working with veterans and people with substance use and psychological disorders. She also has experience working with youth around anxiety and depression.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.