Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Mara Chiles, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence R055834-1
- NPI
- 1134761034
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Mara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness practice
About Mara
Mara Chiles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, depression, addiction, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder. She also addresses family concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and practical issues like caregiving and aging relatives.
Her sessions start with straightforward listening and a focus on strengths. She helps clients set clear, agreed-on goals and uses methods that include cognitive behavioral ideas, psychodynamic thinking, and client-centered techniques. Conversations often balance problem-solving with attention to past patterns that shape current choices.
Mara brings a social work perspective to care. That means she connects people to community resources and services when those supports are useful alongside talking therapy. She has experience helping people navigate chronic illness, addiction, blended family issues, divorce, and parenting strains.
Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions may include identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, practicing new ways of coping, and retelling difficult experiences to reduce their hold. Mindfulness practices are also used to help with stress and emotional regulation.
Mara trained at Hunter School of Social Work in New York City and has worked with diverse adults across clinical and community settings. She conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. If someone is considering therapy, she asks for a brief intake to match goals and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps identify personal strengths, and works with the client to set practical goals. This approach helps when someone needs a straightforward, respectful forum to sort through problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It breaks problems into manageable parts and uses exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and routines. This method is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mara will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will help decide which methods to emphasize. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Ask about available session lengths and scheduling to see what fits with work, family, and caregiving demands.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, depression, addictions, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and related family and caregiving concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines active listening with practical tasks. Sessions focus on strengths, goal-setting, and a mix of cognitive and psychodynamic approaches.
How many years has she been practicing?
Mara has 22 years of clinical and community experience working with adults in New York.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location; therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers