Miriam Davis-Doern , LCSW

Miriam Davis-Doern is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 32 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with adults, teens, and young adults to address depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions, helping clients pursue behavioral changes, build self-esteem, and increase self-awareness. Miriam’s practice has also included many years supporting young people on the autism spectrum and those with developmental delays, with a focus on practical strategies for daily functioning and emotional well-being.

Her approach emphasizes affirming respect, sensitivity, and compassion while validating each person’s cultural and personal experiences. Over the years Miriam has worked with numerous LGBTQ+ young adults and individuals facing discrimination, offering support tailored to the challenges those experiences can raise. She aims to help clients find confidence, clarify goals, and develop skills that support sustained change. Miriam provides services in English and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Therapy Options

Miriam applies evidence-based cognitive and behavioral strategies that help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. These approaches focus on small, achievable steps to change reactions and improve daily functioning.

She also uses strengths-based and supportive methods that emphasize a person’s existing resources, resilience, and values. This style of work is well suited to clients seeking to build self-esteem, increase self-awareness, and navigate life transitions. For clients working on addictions, Miriam incorporates skills-focused relapse prevention and motivational strategies to support sustained changes in behavior and decision making.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Miriam works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. Her practice considers individual circumstances and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to continue care from different locations. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to work together with clients in ways that accommodate comfort, availability, and communication style.