Mitra Shahryary, LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Licensed social worker supporting healing and growth

Trauma informed care
Anxiety and stress
Grief and loss

About Mitra Shahryary

Mitra Shahryary is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of professional experience, holding the credentials LCSW, LICSW, and CSW and licensed to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Colorado. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely, and she supports clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Mitra emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, working alongside clients to identify strengths, clarify goals, and develop practical strategies for change. She recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage, and she aims to offer steady guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic process. Her approach centers on listening carefully, validating experience, and tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

Due to licensing regulations, she is only able to work with clients who reside in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Colorado. In accordance with applicable service terms, she does not provide documentation such as letters or reports that indicate a diagnosis or attest to mental fitness for situations like custody, disability, court mandates, or service animals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

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 shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Mitra Shahryary have?

Mitra Shahryary has 14 years of professional experience working as a licensed clinical social worker.

Is Mitra Shahryary a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW, CSW, and LICSW. License details include CO LCSW CSW.09928761 and DC LICSW LC50081461.

In which languages does Mitra Shahryary provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Mitra Shahryary located?

She is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Mitra Shahryary as my therapist?

You can work with Mitra Shahryary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mitra Shahryary work with international clients?

No. Mitra Shahryary does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mitra Shahryary cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It can help individuals and families work through attachment issues, improve communication, and build more secure bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in a gradual, supported way, helping reduce the impact of traumatic memories and strengthen coping strategies.

Mitra Shahryary approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will review options, try approaches that feel right, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so the care remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy with Mitra can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to connect from home or elsewhere. These options make scheduling easier around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapy to continue when in-person meetings are not possible, helping clients maintain consistency and momentum in their work with licensed professionals and therapists.

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