- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Communication skills
About Maryam
Maryam Farahvashi is a Texas-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and depression, and helps those coping with life changes. Maryam also supports people dealing with communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and social anxiety or phobia.
She starts by listening to each person's story and recognizing their strengths. Maryam treats the person as the expert on their life and helps them notice practical steps forward. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on clear goals rather than jargon.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps clients name the feelings that matter and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Conversations may include looking at how thoughts and habits keep difficult feelings active, and building alternatives that fit real routines.
Maryam aims to make the work realistic. That can mean short tools to manage a stressful moment, communication practice for a strained relationship, or focused time to process grief. She checks in often about whether a method is helping and adjusts it if needed.
People who come for help with guilt and shame will find an emphasis on understanding where those feelings come from. The work looks at thoughts, expectations, and behaviors that keep those feelings alive, and then tests other ways of responding. Booking starts by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Maryam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and practical skills. One common approach looks at how thoughts shape feelings and reactions, and then experiments with different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and shame. Another approach emphasizes building concrete behavior changes, such as communication practices or short coping routines, to help with stress, grief, and relationship strain.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. She will review your goals, listen to what has or hasn't helped before, and suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to practice communication or coping strategies between sessions and bring those experiences back to discuss and refine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and coping with life changes as listed in her profile.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She focuses on understanding where those feelings come from, naming the thoughts and behaviors that keep them active, and trying practical alternatives in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Texas LCSW and has five years of professional social work experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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.