Shirley Subryan , LPC

Shirley Subryan, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings 11 years of professional experience to her work with adults facing emotional and relational challenges. She is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland and focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through depression, navigate relationship difficulties, and recover from trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with grief and loss and offers guidance for anger management.

Shirley approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. She emphasizes practical, personalized strategies and creates space for clients to explore meaningful change at their own pace. Acknowledging that beginning therapy takes courage, she positions herself as a supportive partner throughout the process, helping clients move toward greater fulfillment and emotional well-being.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Shirley Subryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and thoughtful processing. One approach emphasizes skills-based strategies to help manage stress, anxiety, and panic symptoms by teaching coping tools, breathing and grounding methods, and problem-solving techniques that can reduce day-to-day distress. Another approach offers trauma-informed support for processing past hurt and abuse, helping clients make sense of painful experiences and develop safer ways of relating to themselves and others.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Shirley collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains responsive and effective. This collaborative process helps clients feel involved and respected as they pursue change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location, while still receiving consistent, focused support tailored to individual concerns.