Emily Mayback, LMHC

Emily Mayback is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 13 years of experience in the human service field. She has developed broad clinical expertise addressing depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, substance use, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges. Emily also works with clients facing intimacy issues, career stress, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Her work is grounded in respect and collaboration - she meets people where they are and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Emily offers a warm, interactive style and partners with clients to tailor treatment plans and goals to individual needs. She emphasizes practical, achievable steps and supports clients through change with empathy and encouragement.

Emily describes counseling as a team effort and values the courage it takes to pursue a happier, healthier life. She is passionate about this work and looks forward to helping people move toward their goals. In routine practice she typically responds at least once in the morning and once in the evening, and she does not respond to messages or scheduling requests on weekends so she can recharge. Emily is also available to work with international clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Emily blends several practical approaches to help clients work through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief, and other concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship in which the client guides the pace and priorities of treatment - this approach supports self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and resolve ambivalence about change, which can be especially helpful for substance use and other behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Emily works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques and plans to fit those priorities. This means approaches can be adjusted over time as progress is made and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Emily is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from wherever you are, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow therapy to fit into busy routines.