- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- LGBT support
About Mariah
Mariah Funderburg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Mariah offers straightforward support for people navigating early adult pressures like work, school, relationships, and feeling behind.
Her approach centers on practical help for everyday problems. Sessions focus on skills for managing panic and anxiety, tools for reducing overwhelming stress, and strategies to build self-esteem. She also works with people dealing with trauma-related reactions, grief from separations, and challenges tied to body image or caregiving strain.
Mariah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach calming practices and improve communication. She helps clients understand attachment patterns and how those affect current relationships. When needed, she addresses guilt, shame, and isolation through concrete exercises and guided reflection.
She aims to make therapy understandable and usable. Sessions often include practiceable strategies for regulating emotions, problem-solving around life transitions, and planning next steps after a major change. Clients leave with specific tools to try between appointments.
Mariah provides care in English and works from California under her LMFT credential. International clients are not currently accepted. The initial process includes a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session so people can find out whether this approach fits their needs.
Therapeutic techniques and working online
Mariah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to offer concrete tools rather than abstract conversation. One approach focuses on skills for regulating strong emotions and reducing panic, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping strategies that can be used during high-stress moments.Another area addresses attachment patterns and relationship communication. This work clarifies how past relationship habits show up now and practices new ways of asking for needs and setting boundaries. These techniques help with loneliness, conflict, and improving interpersonal confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariah will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques suit their situation, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts methods based on what is or isn't working for the person.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to keep up with. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for shorter check-ins, keeping continuity during school or work changes, and practicing new skills between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills for emotion regulation, communication, and stress management. Sessions aim for clear, practical tools to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience listed in her profile. Her background includes focused work on stress, trauma reactions, and relationship concerns.
Is she credentialed to practice in California?
Yes. She holds an LMFT credential in California. Her practice location is listed as California and sessions are provided in English.
Can someone who lives outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should plan to book only if they are located where she is able to provide services.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options when scheduling to know whether remote or other formats are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and booking steps.
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