I am licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, LICSW), licensed in Virginia, District of Columbia and Colorado with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
It is important to note that due licensing regulations, I am only able to work with clients who reside in VA, DC or CO.
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Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LCSW CSW.09928761
DC LICSW LC50081461
VA LCSW 0904009965
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Mitra is a kind, empathic, and helpful therapist. She is a great listener and offers insightful suggestions and feedback. I can recommend her without reservation.
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Mitra for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd