David Mai

I am the founder of MaiMentalHealth (MMH), a practice focused on evidence-based psychological counseling, coaching, and self-regulation.

In my work, I support individuals who experience stress, emotional overload, or difficulties with self-regulation in demanding personal or professional contexts. The core of my approach is strengthening self-efficacy, emotional regulation, and psychological flexibility, with the aim of expanding behavioral freedom and enabling more intentional, value-aligned action.

My work is grounded in scientifically established psychological frameworks (e.g. cognitive-behavioral, emotion-regulation, and learning-based approaches). Rather than applying standardized programs, I tailor interventions carefully to the individual situation, goals, and learning pace of each client.

I supported and provided psychological counseling to clients under §90 SGB IX and §29 SGB VIII within inclusion-focused programs, assisting them in everyday tasks, developmental opportunities, and personal challenges through psychosocial interventions. The core focus areas included self-efficacy, stress management, emotion regulation, and structured, evidence-based behavioral interventions.

In addition, my work routinely involved the planning and implementation of interventions, supervision and intervision, coordination and communication with relevant stakeholders such as public authorities, caregivers, and responsible professionals, as well as comprehensive documentation and reporting of clients’ developmental progress.

Since 2021, I have been providing free psychological counseling on 7 Cups of Tea within a limited capacity. My role is classically advisory, adapting my professional knowledge and communication skills to the individual needs and circumstances of each client.

I draw on various counseling approaches, including person-centered communication (e.g., Rogers) as well as elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Clients are offered a safe and open space that they can use according to their own needs—for example, to explore uncertainties in decision-making processes, emotional overload, cognitive blocks, experiences of loss of control, life transitions, affective distress, or lack of motivation—and to reflect on these topics in a professional, respectful, and supportive manner.

In addition, I am also involved on a limited basis in the verification and supervision of other active listeners on the platform.