Mahroo Moshari, LCSW
Experienced therapist for life transitions
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- Client-centered care
- Culturally aware
- Practical tools
About Mahroo
Mahroo Moshari, LCSW, brings 20 years of practice to people facing big life questions and transitions. She centers sessions on the person's experience and focuses on building self-awareness, problem-solving, and coping skills. Her style is warm and practical, with an emphasis on clearer communication and stronger self-esteem.
Mahroo is based in New York and works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. She often helps those who face anxiety, panic, depression, identity confusion, or stress related to immigration and acculturation. Parents and people concerned about family dynamics or parenting challenges are among the common reasons people seek her support.
Her method draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing new ways to relate, and finding personal meaning during life changes. She aims for simple, actionable steps between meetings.
People work on improving communication, managing anger or sleep problems, and coping with grief or trauma. Mahroo also addresses career questions, intimacy-related issues, ADHD-related challenges, and complications from caregiving or blended family situations.
She asks clients to cultivate curiosity about their patterns and to try small experiments in daily life. Progress is measured in clearer thinking, calmer responses, and more satisfying relationships. Those seeking help with a midlife reassessment or other major transitions can explore these topics together and plan practical next steps.
Mahroo is based in New York and works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. She often helps those who face anxiety, panic, depression, identity confusion, or stress related to immigration and acculturation. Parents and people concerned about family dynamics or parenting challenges are among the common reasons people seek her support.
Her method draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing new ways to relate, and finding personal meaning during life changes. She aims for simple, actionable steps between meetings.
People work on improving communication, managing anger or sleep problems, and coping with grief or trauma. Mahroo also addresses career questions, intimacy-related issues, ADHD-related challenges, and complications from caregiving or blended family situations.
She asks clients to cultivate curiosity about their patterns and to try small experiments in daily life. Progress is measured in clearer thinking, calmer responses, and more satisfying relationships. Those seeking help with a midlife reassessment or other major transitions can explore these topics together and plan practical next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Italian, Persian
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person name goals and strengths. This approach helps when someone needs validation, clearer self-understanding, or support making a change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions in relationships and helps people learn new ways to connect and communicate during conflict or intimacy struggles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can evolve over time as priorities shift or progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work through life transitions or while managing caregiving, work, and other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mahroo commonly address?
She helps with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and parenting concerns, identity confusion, grief, trauma, and midlife changes among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, combining talk, skill-building, and exercises drawn from several therapeutic methods.
How long has she been practicing?
She has two decades of experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices in New York and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, noted as NY LCSW.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Italian, and Persian.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.