Shirley Subryan , LPC

Shirley Subryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of professional experience, providing therapeutic support to adults in the District of Columbia and Maryland. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through depression, navigate relationship challenges, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and address anger management concerns. Her practice also attends to related issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, body image, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues.

Shirley approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs and goals of the client. She emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients build coping skills and find pathways toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Shirley guides and supports clients through that process while adapting methods to fit their unique circumstances.

Evidence-based techniques for online healing and growth

Shirley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building and emotional processing. One approach focuses on skills-based strategies that help people reduce symptoms of anxiety and manage stress through structured exercises and coping tools - these techniques are useful for panic attacks, social anxiety, and everyday stressors. Another approach centers on trauma-aware work that supports processing painful experiences and their impact on relationships and mood - this helps when addressing post-traumatic stress, trauma and abuse, and related attachment concerns. A third area supports grief and loss through guided exploration and adaptive coping methods to help individuals find meaning and navigate emotional adjustment.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Shirley collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. She considers a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adapts her methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for that individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work and allow clients to continue care in ways that match their daily life and communication style.