Miriam Davis-Doern

Miriam Davis-Doern is a New York licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings a calm, respectful presence and focuses on clear, practical steps clients can use day to day. Her background includes long experience with young adults who face mental health challenges and developmental differences.

With 32 years of practice as an LCSW, Miriam aims for straightforward, compassionate care. She works with people who want to build confidence, change behaviors, and increase self-awareness. Sessions emphasize exploring goals, identifying obstacles, and practicing skills that make a real difference outside the therapy room.

Her work has included many teens and young adults on the autism spectrum and people with developmental delays. She has also supported clients dealing with caregiver stress, isolation, and mood shifts such as seasonal affective disorder. Smoking and vaping cessation, impulsivity, and communication challenges are also areas she addresses.

Miriam affirms diverse identities and has experience supporting LGBTQ+ young adults and people facing discrimination. Her approach stresses sensitivity to cultural and personal experience while offering practical tools for coping and growth.

She asks clients to see therapy as a partnership. Together they set goals, track progress, and adjust methods as needed. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Approaches that focus on skills and day-to-day change

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are at the core of her work, used to help people manage emotions and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on teaching practical skills for regulating mood and reducing impulsive reactions; this helps with anger, anxiety, and addictive behaviors by giving people tools they can practice between meetings. Another approach centers on increasing self-awareness and confidence through small behavior changes and goal-setting, which supports improvements in self-esteem and daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Miriam works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then adjusts techniques as progress is tracked. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most useful and make changes when something isn't working.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit more easily into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings and bring concrete examples to sessions for discussion.