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- Attachment-based methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- DBT and EFT approaches
About Mariam
LICSW social worker and therapist licensed in Washington with 25 years of experience, Mariam Ross focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, depression, and related concerns. She also addresses LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, relationship and intimacy-related matters, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
Mariam uses a mix of approaches in her work. She draws on attachment-based methods to look at how relationships shape feelings. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for managing intense emotions. Emotionally-focused and client-centered practices guide how sessions are paced and how feelings are explored.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Mariam listens, asks clarifying questions, and suggests skills or steps clients can try between meetings. She can offer referrals for basic needs when those are also affecting mental health. The aim is to make changes that fit daily life rather than only talking about ideas.
Her background as a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) includes long experience helping people through loss, major life changes, and ongoing mood or anxiety concerns. She blends direct problem-solving with attention to relationship patterns and strong feelings.
People typically find the approach direct and steady. Mariam helps people learn specific tools, try new ways of responding, and notice patterns that keep problems repeating. She works in English and practices in Washington.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape emotions and behavior; online sessions use conversation and questions to map those patterns and practice different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) zeroes in on thoughts and actions that keep problems going; remotely, this often means setting concrete, short homework and reviewing what changed between appointments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be taught and practiced in-session and reviewed afterward.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses. Clients and the therapist decide together what to focus on and which skills to prioritize.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when helpful, and making it easier to keep appointments during work breaks or while managing caregiving duties. Practical tasks such as skill practice, worksheets, and brief between-session check-ins can be used to keep work moving forward without requiring longer in-person visits.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines attachment-based, client-centered, CBT, DBT, and emotionally-focused methods. Sessions are conversational with practical skills and pattern work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a social worker and therapist.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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