Mavis Major, LCSW, LCSW, LCSW, LCSW, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Mavis!

I’m a clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, helping people understand themselves more deeply. My goal is to join you on a journey of healing, developing peace and joy in your life.

My focus

I serve adults, struggling with childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges.

My approach

My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative. I believe it’s the strength of the therapeutic relationship that creates real movement toward healing and growth. Together, we’ll build a space where you feel supported, understood, and able to explore the parts of your life that are ready for change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, open, sometimes animated, I like to laugh a lot.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a clinical social worker because of my love for people and helping to heal pain.

My goals for you

Treatment goals are developed collaboratively based on the client’s identified needs and priorities.

Our first session

The first session is focused on getting to know each other and identifying the areas you want to focus on in therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Psychoanalytic

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

Educators

Vegan

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Human Services from Walden University and a Master of Science (MS) MSW from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Mavis Major