- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety focus
About Myamaria
Myamaria Shields is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional experience. She practices as an LCSW licensed in Florida and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, self-esteem, and depression. She also lists specific focus areas such as social anxiety and phobia, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.
She approaches sessions as a collaborative effort and treats clients as the experts in their own lives. Conversations tend to be direct and practical, with attention to what is happening day to day. Myamaria aims to help people build on their existing strengths and develop clearer steps forward.
In sessions she listens for patterns that make problems worse and helps people try small changes to test what works. She also supports people who are processing guilt, shame, abandonment, or grief related to separation or family of origin issues. For mood disorders and post-traumatic stress she focuses on steady pacing and problem-solving rather than quick fixes.
Her work often covers communication problems, control issues, and relationship transitions such as divorce and separation. People who feel stuck about life purpose, self-love, or motivation can expect concrete suggestions and goal-focused conversations.
Myamaria practices in Utah and conducts sessions in English. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling the first appointment.
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and gradual change. For example, cognitive strategies help identify unhelpful thoughts that increase anxiety and then test different ways of thinking to see what reduces distress. Behavioral strategies involve small, guided exposures or step-by-step actions that make feared situations more manageable over time.Another useful approach is problem-focused work that breaks large difficulties into smaller tasks. This method helps with relationship communication, workplace stress, and daily routines that affect mood. Such work is concrete and goal-oriented, so progress can be tracked week to week.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may shift methods over time as progress and priorities become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into a busy life and supports regular check-ins without long travel. It can also allow for shorter phone check-ins when bandwidth or a brief update is the priority, helping therapy stay practical and consistent with everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her style in sessions?
She takes a collaborative and practical approach, treating clients as the expert on their lives and offering concrete steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Which credentials and location are recorded?
She is an LCSW with licensure in Florida and practices in Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or messaging is offered.
How are sessions paid for?
Payment varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.