Mitra Shahryary

Compassionate clinical social worker focused on practical growth

LCSW, CSW, LICSW Virginia

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Mitra

Mitra Shahryary brings 14 years of clinical social work experience to people seeking support with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical tools and collaborative goal-setting to help clients regain a sense of control and build confidence, drawing on approaches that address both thoughts and behavioral patterns as well as relational dynamics.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings related to trauma, parenting, adoption and foster care histories, caregiver stress, and other complex concerns. Mitra combines evidence-informed methods with attention to attachment and motivational factors, helping clients identify small, achievable steps toward meaningful change.

Her licensure includes LCSW and LICSW credentials, and she practices with awareness of regional licensure limitations. Clients who choose to work with Mitra can expect a steady, supportive partnership focused on practical strategies and emotional insight.

She frames progress as a collaborative journey and supports people as they take the steps needed to adjust habits, strengthen relationships, and manage daily stressors.

Approaches for Online Growth and Healing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it is often used to develop practical coping skills and problem-solving strategies. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and ongoing relationship patterns influence current emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics, helping people improve connection and trust in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they will consider personal history, current challenges, and preferences to create a flexible plan that may blend elements from different approaches as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access to consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow clients to engage in therapy from their own environments, maintain continuity across life changes, and use communication styles that suit them while working with licensed professionals to pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Mitra provides support for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression as well as relationship, family, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What therapeutic approaches inform sessions?

She uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each person.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings and with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?

The clinician holds LCSW, CSW, and LICSW credentials and practices in Virginia; licensure details include CO LCSW CSW.09928761 and DC LICSW LC50081461.

In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for working together?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is pricing handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Colorado, District of Columbia, Virginia

Languages

English