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Mitra Shahryary

Mitra Shahryary, LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Therapist in Virginia

Experienced LCSW supporting people through depression

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  • Depression and mood
  • Trauma and grief
  • Practical coping skills

About Mitra

Mitra Shahryary is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and stress. She creates a calm space where clients can talk about hard feelings without judgment. Mitra encourages small steps toward clearer goals and greater confidence.

Mitra uses practical conversations to identify what matters most to each person. She listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and works collaboratively to try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as managing difficult thoughts, improving sleep, and handling tough conversations.

Her background includes supporting people after trauma and during major life changes. Mitra combines approaches drawn from attachment-focused work and cognitive behavioral methods to address relationships and thinking patterns. She also draws on trauma-focused tools and solution-focused strategies when they fit the situation.

Mitra is licensed as an LCSW, LICSW, and CSW and practices under those credentials in Virginia. She is clear about the limits on documentation and does not provide letters or reports for legal, disability, or fitness-for-duty purposes.

Seeking help can feel daunting. Mitra aims to make the process straightforward and cooperative. She supports clients as they try changes, notice differences, and plan next steps toward a more manageable life.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches shape online therapy

The therapist uses attachment-based methods to look at how past and current relationships influence feelings and behavior. This approach helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship patterns are causing distress. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood, worry, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying a skill-focused CBT exercise one week and a relationship-focused discussion the next.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simple to continue care during life transitions or while juggling work and family responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt their use of attachment and CBT techniques to an online setting so the focus stays on practical changes and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, ADHD, and life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear steps, skills you can use between sessions, and exploring how relationships and thought patterns affect day-to-day life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with people across a variety of concerns, including trauma, grief, and mood-related difficulties.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds the credentials LCSW, LICSW, and CSW and practices with those credentials in Virginia. Licensing details include CO LCSW and DC LICSW as relevant to her background.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients and is limited by licensure to work with people residing in the states where she is licensed.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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