- Client-centered
- Goal focused
- Trauma aware
About Miriam
Masha emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all path to feeling better. She listens first to learn what each person has been through and what they want to change. Sessions focus on practical steps and real-world goals rather than labels or judgments. Masha brings a straightforward, personable style and a sense of humor when it helps the work.
Her background includes a decade of clinical practice as an LCSW and substantial experience with veterans and active duty reservists on deployment-related concerns, substance use, and military sexual trauma. That earlier work contributes to her comfort addressing complex trauma and addiction-related issues. She combines that experience with ongoing professional learning.
Masha uses several therapy approaches to tailor care to each person. These include acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She and the client work together to choose what fits best.
People who meet with Masha will find a therapist who aims to understand their story, set achievable goals, and help them build steps toward change. To start, she asks clients to share where they are now and what they hope to achieve so sessions can be practical and focused.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online care
Masha often draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes because it focuses on practical steps rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings.She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT-style work is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and patterns that keep someone stuck. Client-centered listening and motivational interviewing help clients set their own goals and build motivation for change in a collaborative way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Masha will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which mix of techniques fits best and adjust that plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let someone avoid travel when needed. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to fit day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Masha commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, career concerns, bipolar and ADHD-related difficulties, and related areas such as codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Masha uses a practical, client-centered approach and combines techniques from acceptance and commitment, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet individual needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has ten years of clinical experience as an LCSW and a history of working with veterans and reservists on post-deployment concerns, substance use, and military sexual trauma.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Masha?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
