Mitra Shahryary , LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Mitra Shahryary is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of professional experience, based in Virginia and licensed to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Colorado. She holds the credentials LCSW, LICSW, and CSW - professional designations that indicate clinical social work training and licensure to provide mental health care.

Mitra works with people coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment struggles, blended family dynamics, codependency, and dissociation. She draws on established clinical approaches to tailor care to each person’s situation and goals.

In sessions she cultivates a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly, and she partners with clients to set realistic, meaningful goals. Mitra emphasizes support and empowerment as people take steps toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying relationships. Due to licensing regulations, she is able to work with clients who reside in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Colorado.

Attachment, CBT, and Motivational Strategies for Online Care

Mitra uses Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients understand how early relationships influence current patterns - this approach is useful for people working on intimacy, trust, and attachment-related concerns. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment to specific goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mitra collaborates with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Mitra can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain momentum between sessions, and fit therapy into daily life without sacrificing professional therapeutic support.