Mitra Shahryary , LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Mitra Shahryary is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of professional experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship challenges, and a range of life transitions. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate licensure as a clinical social worker, and also lists CSW among her qualifications. Licensed to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Colorado, she focuses on building collaborative relationships that help clients explore motivation, self esteem, confidence, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, career stress, and symptoms of ADHD.

Mitra emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be discussed honestly and with empathy. She draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. Seeking change can feel daunting, and Mitra frames that step as an act of courage; she aims to empower and support people as they pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Because of licensing regulations, Mitra is only able to work with clients who reside in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Colorado. She does not provide documentation such as letters or reports indicating a diagnosis or attesting to mental fitness for custody, disability, court mandates, service animals, or similar matters.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Mitra Shahryary integrates approaches such as attachment-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address emotional patterns and day-to-day challenges. Attachment-based work explores how early relationships shape expectations and behaviors in current relationships, which can help with intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past traumatic experiences contribute to current symptoms, helping individuals process difficult events and reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mitra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so that strategies evolve as progress is made and as priorities change.

Online therapy with Mitra can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, make ongoing support more accessible across busy days, and allow consistent connection with licensed professionals and therapists even when in-person visits are not possible.