Mya Painter, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Mya!

I help folks find the preferred stories of their lives. I bring a collaborative, warm, open, and all-inclusive spirit to the therapy room, leaning on solution-focused and mindfulness-based practices to structure our conversations. I combine a gentle touch with directness, helping those who consult me overcome struggles.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing life transitions, adjustments, and challenges. Conversations about feelings of self-doubt, uncertainty, disappointment, fears, and worries about the future are ones I'm very comfortable navigating through and collaboratively unpacking with the clients I work with.

My approach

A collaborative, open, and all-inclusive spirit is what you'll find in my therapy room, where change can be realized, strengths are celebrated, and a warm, welcoming space awaits. I lean on a solution-focused lens to guide our dialogues and am informed by mindfulness training to support you in leading a more balanced, healthy life.

My communication style

I am warm, welcoming, and expressive with my smile. I strive to create an atmosphere of openness and safety. You'll notice I'm attentive, a good listener, and mindful of creating balanced dialogue. While I have a gentle touch, I'm also direct and focused with feedback.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a sensitive child, I always gravitated to grown-ups who were warm, caring, approachable, non-judgmental, and allowed me to talk about how I was feeling. Offering the same to others has been deeply fulfilling, and I continue to love what I do, offering a safe place for others to share what's on their mind.

My goals for you

Goals create a blueprint for what we'd like to accomplish together. I begin by asking you to name the problem that led you to reach out for therapy. This helps you envision the outcome you want to achieve and imagine what life could look like once you've met your goals and the problem is no longer in control.

Our first session

First sessions allow us to get to know one another in a relaxed, pressure-free manner. After introductions and reviewing confidentiality and informed consent, I learn about your interest in pursuing therapy, the problem that led you to call, and your hopes for yourself.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

+ 7 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 53 more

Languages spoken

English, French, Hebrew

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Educational Psychology, Marriage, Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Mya Painter