MEET THE CLINICIANS

Amethyst's clinical staff are nationally certified and fully licensed professionals with experience and extensive education. Each therapist is committed to providing the best evidenced based treatment and support for our clients. We look forward to serving you.

Maya

DR. MAYA M. PITTMAN, Ed. D., NCC, LCMHCS

Owner, CEO & Lead Psychotherapist

Serving North Carolina

Dr. Maya Pittman is the Founder and Clinical Director of Amethyst Counseling Services, PLLC. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) providing virtual psychotherapy to adults throughout North Carolina. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master's degree in Education and Human Development with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The George Washington University, and a Doctor of Education (EdD), reflecting her commitment to clinical excellence, leadership, and the advancement of the counseling profession.

With more than a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Pittman believes healing occurs when we honor the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Her therapeutic approach is warm, authentic, and collaborative, integrating psychodynamic, person-centered, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and acceptance and commitment (ACT) approaches to meet each client's unique needs.

She specializes in supporting adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. She is especially passionate about maternal mental health, supporting women through fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, motherhood, identity shifts, and the emotional demands of balancing multiple life roles.

Dr. Pittman believes therapy is more than symptom relief but rather an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, deepen self-awareness, and create lasting change. She doesn't believe in quick fixes or toxic positivity. Instead, she helps clients develop the ability to acknowledge, process, and move through life's challenges with resilience, self-compassion, and intention, often supporting clients throughout the continuous transformations in their lives.

Whether you're navigating a difficult season or seeking greater clarity and fulfillment, Dr. Pittman is committed to creating a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to become the healthiest, most authentic version of yourself.

Fees

Complimentary 15-minute consultation
Initial Intake & Individual Therapy: Starting at $185
Headway Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Select Plans)

Gregoy

DR. GREGORY D. PATE, Ed.D., NCC, LPC, LCPC

Assistant Director, Psychotherapist

Serving Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia

Dr. Gregory Pate is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with more than fourteen years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with confidence, clarity, and purpose. He earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology and his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences, from North Carolina Central University. He later earned his Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community Care and Counseling from Liberty University, further strengthening his commitment to clinical excellence, leadership, and service.

Dr. Pate believes lasting change begins with understanding the experiences that have shaped us. Through greater self-awareness, clients gain the freedom to challenge unhealthy patterns, strengthen relationships, and move toward a life that feels more intentional and fulfilling. His approach is engaging, collaborative, and grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), solution-focused, reality-based, client-centered, and mindfulness-informed therapies, allowing him to tailor treatment to each individual's unique experiences and goals.

Dr. Pate works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, anger, addiction, relationship concerns, family conflict, work-related stress, and major life transitions. He has a particular passion for supporting the emotional wellness of Black men, while also helping individuals heal from family-of-origin wounds, unresolved trauma, and generational patterns that continue to impact their lives. Whether establishing more healthy boundaries, processing difficult childhood experiences, or breaking cycles that no longer serve them, Dr. Pate partners with clients to create meaningful, lasting change.

In addition to individual therapy, Dr. Pate facilitates men's groups that foster accountability, authentic connection, personal growth, and community. He is committed to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel respected, challenged, and supported as they build healthier relationships—with themselves and with others—and move toward the life they desire.

Fees

Complimentary 15-minute consultation
Initial Intake & Individual Therapy: Starting at $185

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