Miriam Davis-Doern

Miriam Davis-Doern is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions. She supports building self-esteem, making lasting behavior changes, and growing self-awareness. Miriam speaks directly and kindly, and aims to make the start of therapy as easy as possible for worried parents and young adults.

With over three decades of practice, she has spent many years working with teens and young adults who face challenges such as autism spectrum differences and developmental delays. She also addresses caregiver stress, isolation, communication problems, impulsivity, and issues related to intellectual disability. Miriam describes her approach as respectful and affirming, with attention to each person’s cultural and personal background.

Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Miriam helps people identify small, doable changes and build confidence over time. She also supports smoking and vaping cessation, social anxiety, seasonal mood changes, and women’s concerns when these come up in therapy.

Her work includes helping people cope with discrimination and the stress that comes from feeling unseen. She encourages honesty about goals and worries, and she welcomes questions about what therapy will look like. Starting therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges that first step while offering steady support.

Miriam asks clients to choose the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic techniques work in online care

Miriam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and support progress. One common approach she draws on helps people set concrete behavioral goals and practice new habits step by step, which can be useful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and impulsive behavior. Another frequently used method focuses on building emotional awareness and coping skills for anxiety and depression, helping clients notice patterns and try different responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Miriam will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as needs change. Clients are invited to ask questions and shape the focus of their work together with the therapist.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into daily routines more easily, reduce travel time, and can make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Others appreciate shorter check-ins on busy days or sessions that focus on practice and problem-solving between in-person visits. Discussing practical needs during the first scheduling step helps identify what will fit best.