- Stress management
- Communication skills
- Panic support
About Mariah
Mariah Funderburg is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes and panic symptoms.
Mariah uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on clear skills people can use between meetings, such as stress management, relaxation practices, and communication strategies. She pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that affect how people relate to others and themselves.
She has worked with trauma and post-traumatic stress and teaches tools for emotion regulation and managing panic. Mariah also addresses body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and caregiver stress with straightforward exercises and conversational check-ins. Her work includes helping people clarify life purpose or navigate separation and non-monogamous relationship concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect an LGBTQ-friendly approach. Mariah aims to acknowledge cultural context and identity when relevant. She uses collaboration to build a plan that fits each person’s goals and daily life.
To get started, readers are asked to follow the site flow to view online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are billed through a cancelable subscription model.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Mariah works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote sessions. One common focus is teaching stress management and relaxation practices; these are step-by-step tools to reduce physiological arousal and help with panic symptoms or ongoing stress. Another frequent focus is emotion regulation and communication skills, which involve practicing short exercises and role-plays to change how people respond in tense moments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mariah will review goals and daily routines with each person and suggest techniques that fit those needs. She checks in as skills are practiced and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful in real life.
The site describes how to view online therapy options and start the matching process; please confirm available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can happen between work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals commonly use these conveniences to help integrate therapy into daily life without reshaping a person’s routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes including panic symptoms and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills such as relaxation, emotion regulation, and communication practice during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LMFT providing psychotherapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site flow.