- Trauma-informed care
- Stress and panic skills
- Communication work
About Mariah
Mariah Funderburg is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people navigating life changes, LGBT-related issues, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Mariah focuses on practical, trauma-informed psychotherapy. Sessions are conversational and skill-focused. She offers strategies for managing panic, improving communication, and easing isolation and loneliness.
Her work includes helping people unpack attachment wounds and body image concerns. She also assists those facing caregiver stress, divorce or separation, and challenges around non-monogamous relationships. Mariah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach stress management and emotional regulation skills.
People choosing her often want clear tools and steady support during transitions like pregnancy, midlife shifts, or recovery from trauma. She mentions forgiveness and self-love as areas she addresses alongside coping skills. Sessions aim to build practical skills and clearer thinking rather than quick fixes.
Mariah practices in California and offers therapy in English. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Mariah describes her practice as trauma-informed and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work with anxiety, depression, and guilt or shame. Trauma-informed psychotherapy focuses on recognizing how past hurt affects present feelings and responses; it helps people build safety and coping skills after difficult experiences. She also emphasizes skills-based work such as stress management and emotional regulation training, which teach concrete techniques for calming panic, steadying mood, and handling intense emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mariah collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs and goals. She will talk through options, try methods, and adjust the plan based on how someone responds so the work remains practical and focused on daily life changes.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about currently offered online session types when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose settings that feel calmer for talking through guilt and shame.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to guilt and shame?
She works with adults who struggle with guilt and shame alongside issues like depression, anxiety, and relationship strains.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame in sessions?
Mariah uses trauma-informed psychotherapy and practical skills work to help people understand feelings and learn coping strategies.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LMFT focused on trauma-informed care for remote and underserved populations.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a California LMFT and provides services while based in California.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.