Therapist profile
Mitra Shahryary, LCSW, CSW, LICSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW, LICSW
- LicenseLCSW, Colorado / CSW.09928761; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC50081461; LCSW, Virginia / 0904009965
- NPI1487349395
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
- Trauma-informed tools
About Mitra
Mitra Shahryary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Colorado with 14 years of experience. She works with people who want practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, and related concerns. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on real-life problems and coping skills.
She uses a mix of therapies that aim to change how people think and connect. Mitra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with clearer ones. She uses attachment-based work to look at how past relationships shape current reactions and closeness with others.
Trauma-focused methods are part of her approach when past hurts continue to affect daily life. Solution-focused techniques and Motivational Interviewing help set short-term goals and increase the drive to change. The result is usually a practical plan of steps to try between sessions.
Mitra notes licensing rules mean she can only work with clients who live in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Colorado. She does not provide diagnostic paperwork or letters for legal or administrative purposes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Her way of working is direct but supportive, with attention to clear goals and measurable progress. People who want to reduce reactivity, improve sleep, handle work stress, or manage anger in relationships may find this approach useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence how someone reacts today. It helps with relationship strain, intimacy concerns, and recurring conflict by naming patterns and trying new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people notice automatic reactions, test unhelpful beliefs, and practice alternate responses for issues like anger, anxiety, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mitra will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the client’s priorities. That collaborative process helps pick short-term focus areas and concrete steps to practice between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or let someone join without needing extra travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep momentum between appointments and to work on skills for managing anger, sleep, stress, and relationships.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Colorado, District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She lists anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, and helps people explore triggers and alternative responses.
What is her therapeutic style for managing temper?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, and trauma-focused methods to identify patterns and build practical coping steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including anger and grief.
What credentials and locations are listed?
She is an LCSW and LICSW, licensed to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept clients who reside outside the listed U.S. jurisdictions.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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