Online therapy for adults in California · Life coaching beyond it

$150 per 60-minute session · Self-pay

THERAPY · MAYA PETERS, LCSW

Online therapy in California with a Black therapist

I’m Maya Peters, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide online therapy for adults across California navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges and life changes.

$150

per 60-minute session

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Secure video sessions

Join from anywhere in California

SESSIONS

Online, by secure video

PAYMENT

Private pay, no insurance

LOCATION

California only

LICENCE

LCSW #[number]

02 — FEELING UNDERSTOOD

Bring all of it: your history, your family, your culture.

People come to therapy with me for different reasons. Some want a therapist they won’t have to explain their family, faith or workplace to. Some tried therapy before and it didn’t feel like a fit. Some are starting for the first time and aren’t sure what to expect.

Wherever you’re starting from, it’s welcome here. Being Black isn’t one experience, so I won’t assume I know yours. I’ll ask, listen, and let you set the pace.

03 — WHAT YOU CAN GET SUPPORT WITH

What I help with

Anxiety, depression and stress

Worry that won’t switch off, low mood, exhaustion, and the way they spill into work, sleep and relationships.

Relationships and self-esteem

Relationship challenges, patterns you keep repeating, boundaries, and how you see yourself.

Grief, loss and life transitions

Loss, big changes, and periods when life looks different from what you expected.

Trauma and past experiences

Difficult experiences from the past, and how they may still shape your feelings and relationships today.

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$150 per 60-minute session · Private pay

04 — MY APPROACH TO THERAPY

How I work

Therapy with me is a conversation, not a lecture. In our first sessions I’ll mostly listen, so I understand what’s going on and what matters to you. Then we work out together what you’d like to be different. I bring in practical tools when they’ll help, like a new way to handle anxious thoughts or a plan for a difficult conversation. You set the pace, and if something isn’t working, I want you to tell me so we can change it.

CBT

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Noticing how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and practising new ways to respond.

Motivational interviewing

Getting clear on what you want to change and why, at a pace that works for you.

Strengths-based therapy

Building on what already helps you cope, rather than focusing only on problems.

Culturally sensitive therapy

Your culture, identity and experiences are part of the picture, not a side note.

05 — YOUR THERAPIST

Your therapist: Maya Peters, LCSW

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.

[One or two sentences in Maya’s words on her clinical experience.]

LICENCE

LCSW, California #[number]

EDUCATION

MSW, University of Southern California

PRACTICE

Brighter Day Counseling

SESSIONS

Online, for adults in California

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06 — HOW GETTING STARTED WORKS

How to start therapy with me

Request an appointment

Choose a time and share a little about what’s bringing you in.

A short consultation call

OPTIONAL

A free 15-minute call to ask questions and check we’re a good fit.

Complete your intake forms

You’ll get intake forms to complete, plus a Good Faith Estimate of your costs.

Your first session

We’ll talk about what’s going on, what you’d like to be different, and how we’ll work together.

I’ll respond to every request within [X business days]. If I’m not the right fit for what you need, I’ll tell you and help you find someone who is.

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07 — FEES AND PRIVATE PAY

Fees and payment

THERAPY SESSION

$150

per 60-minute session

Private pay only. I don’t work with insurance.

Why private pay?

Because I don’t bill insurance, there’s no need to share a diagnosis with an insurance company, and the number of sessions is decided by you and me, not a plan.

SESSION FEE

$150 per 60-minute session

INSURANCE

Not accepted; no insurance billing

HSA / FSA

[You may be able to use an HSA or FSA card; check with your plan provider.]

CANCELLATIONS

[Cancellation policy, e.g. cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours ahead to avoid the full fee]

08 — QUESTIONS

Questions about online therapy

In crisis? If you’re in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. This practice doesn’t provide crisis services.

Who can work with you in therapy?

Adults [18+] who are located in California at the time of each session. I’m licensed in California, so that’s where you need to be when we meet, not just where you live.

I travel. What if I’m outside California on the day of a session?

What do I need for an online session?

What happens in the first session?

How often will we meet, and for how long?

Do you take insurance?

Is therapy confidential?

Do I have to be Black to work with you?

What if you’re not the right fit for me?

I’m looking for coaching, not therapy. Can you help?

Start with one conversation.

Online therapy for adults anywhere in California, including Los Angeles, San Diego and the Bay Area. $150 per 60-minute session, private pay.

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