Mitra Shahryary

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, families, couples, and children, to work through a variety of concerns to include: depression, anxiety, everyday stress, parenting, aging, life transitions, PTSD, grief and loss, low self-esteem/shame, attachment disorder, trauma, relationship issues, adoption, and anger management. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT/TF-CBT) for trauma and anxiety, attachment therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Additionally, I am a certified anger management treatment professional. I will typically incorporate different forms of evidence-based treatment modalities into my sessions. Additionally, I am completing my Brain Health Certification Course through the Amen Clinics. Neuroscience has shaped my approach to therapy and my sessions do incorporate a good amount of psychoeducation. Having an understanding of how our brains are wired is key in being able to make behavioral changes. I am able to see clients virtually who reside in Virginia, DC, Maryland and Colorado. I am panelled through Headway to accept Carefirst and Aetna in VA, DC and MD as well as Anthem BC/BS in VA. Additionally I am directly panelled to accept VA Medicaid through MCO Unity Community Plan. For clients who do not have insurance I do offer a sliding scale fee. Making that initial step to contact a therapist is hard- arguably the hardest step in the process. I challenge you to push through that discomfort and take the first step towards becoming the best version of yourself. Following the initial session the goal is to feel lighter, motivated and encouraged. Please feel free to reach out via phone or email if you have any questions. I look forward to joining you on this journey.