- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused methods
About Mitra
Mitra Shahryary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 14 years of experience, licensed in Colorado, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and related issues. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking to make everyday life feel more manageable.
She uses approaches such as attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people notice patterns and change unhelpful habits. She also draws on solution-focused methods and trauma-informed techniques when that fits the concern. The aim is to identify small, achievable shifts rather than rely on long abstract explanations.
Mitra frames therapeutic work as collaborative. She talks with clients about what matters to them and sets short-term goals together. Conversations often include looking at thoughts, behaviors, and the immediate patterns affecting relationships and mood.
When trauma or past loss is part of the picture, she integrates trauma-focused strategies to address symptoms and day-to-day functioning. For people adjusting to life changes, adoption or blended family dynamics, she focuses on practical communication and coping skills that can be used straight away.
She is clear about licensing rules and works only with clients who live in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Colorado. She does not provide documentation such as legal or diagnostic reports. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial session.
Approaches used online and what they do
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns affect trust and closeness. It helps people understand reactions in partnerships and parent-child dynamics and build clearer ways of relating.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons for change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about parenting choices, relationship steps, or lifestyle adjustments.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust plans based on what helps in real life.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can work with people in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Colorado according to licensing rules.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Colorado, District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD-related challenges, and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused tools to set short-term goals and change daily patterns.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Mitra has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW, CSW, and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. She practices from Virginia for clients who reside in those states.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted; she works only with people who reside in Virginia, DC, or Colorado due to licensing rules.
What is the session format and cost?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.