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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and smoking cessation
- Young adult issues
About Miriam
LCSW in New York with 32 years of experience, Miriam Davis-Doern helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and low self-esteem. She works directly with young adults and individuals who face autism spectrum differences or developmental delays. Sessions emphasize practical steps, behavior change, and clearer communication.
Miriam focuses on concrete goals such as reducing substance use, improving mood, and developing healthier daily routines. She uses straightforward discussion and problem-solving to identify small, manageable changes. Work often includes building self-awareness and confidence one step at a time.
She has spent many years supporting people who face discrimination and with LGBTQ+ young adults. She also helps caregivers who are feeling overwhelmed and individuals dealing with isolation or social anxiety. Miriam pays attention to each person’s cultural and personal background while discussing options for change.
Therapy includes practical skill-building for communication, impulse control, and coping with seasonal mood changes. She helps people stop or reduce smoking and vaping through focused behavior strategies. For those with intellectual disability or autism, sessions are paced to match learning and communication needs.
Miriam asks new clients to select the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire as the first step. From there people schedule a first session and begin setting goals together.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing behavior and improving coping. One common approach is behavior-focused work that breaks goals into small steps and practices new habits between sessions. This helps with addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and managing impulsivity.Another helpful approach is skills-based mood work that teaches tools for anxiety and depression. These tools include pacing daily routines, activity scheduling for low mood, and specific strategies to reduce social anxiety and isolation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and adjust methods over time. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried and refined based on how the client responds.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and offering options that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep regular appointments and maintain progress without needing long commutes.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include autism spectrum differences, caregiver stress, and smoking or vaping cessation.
What is her therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on behavior change and communication skills. Sessions emphasize clear steps and building self-awareness rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
Miriam has 32 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker. That experience includes long-term work with young adults and people with developmental differences.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by using the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.