Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Miranda Serra, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 58630
- NPI
- 1043636830
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Miranda 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
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Miranda
Miranda Serra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting concerns, addiction, ADHD, and other life disruptions. Miranda also lists specialty areas such as trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort priorities and make small, practical changes. Sessions focus on concrete goals like managing anxiety symptoms, improving communication, or setting steps toward recovery from substance use. Miranda draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide those steps.
Her style centers on listening first and then choosing methods that fit. She aims to help clients build coping skills and problem-solving routines they can use between sessions. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques appear in work with clients who want brief, action-oriented change.
Miranda has experience supporting people through grief, caregiving strain, and major life transitions. She also lists additional focuses including adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and a range of personality and relationship challenges. Her background includes group work for trauma and caregiver support.
People considering therapy with Miranda are encouraged to complete the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if her practical, goal-focused approach fits their needs.
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How Miranda Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Miranda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing alternatives to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify goals and strengthen their motivation to change behaviors like substance use or health habits.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding practices that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness work usually involves short, practiceable exercises that clients can use between sessions to manage difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. Miranda will work with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts techniques as progress and needs change so the process stays practical and focused on measurable steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that match work or caregiving breaks. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling process to identify a plan that fits your routine and resources.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns such as addiction, ADHD, parenting strain, and relationship problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She listens first and focuses on practical steps. Techniques include client-centered conversation, CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of concerns and group formats.
Is she a licensed clinician in Texas?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and lists her license as TX LCSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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