- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-focused methods
About Mitra
Mitra Shahryary is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices with clients in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Colorado. She helps people who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strains, and parenting pressures.
Mitra keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She listens to what is happening day to day and helps people name the patterns that feed anger and resentment. She uses practical conversation and concrete exercises so clients can try new ways of responding between sessions.
Her work draws on approaches that look at how early attachments and current thinking shape behavior. That means she pays attention to relationship histories, how people handle disappointment, and the beliefs that keep reactions stuck. She also uses trauma-focused tools when past hurts continue to affect present life.
Mitra supports people who are questioning their motivation, working through loss, or wanting better sleep and self-esteem. She also helps with career stress, ADHD-related struggles, and issues around intimacy and communication. She explains options clearly and helps clients pick small, doable steps to change.
Because of licensing rules she only works with clients located in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Colorado. She does not provide documentation such as letters or reports for courts, disability, custody, or similar legal or administrative needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and patterns. Online sessions that use this approach focus on understanding relationship habits and practicing new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into clear links and offers simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking. CBT is often used to reduce reactivity and manage anger with step-by-step skill practice.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals, history, and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. Expect periodic check-ins to see what is helping and to adjust the plan if needed.
Confirm the session formats available before booking because they are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients use audio-only or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Therapists and licensed professionals generally adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so practical skills can be practiced between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Colorado, District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying concrete strategies, and reviewing what works between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Which credentials and locations apply?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices with clients in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Colorado.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.