Therapist profile
Miranda Serra, LCSW
LCSW in Texas - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Miranda
Miranda Serra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and parenting strains. Miranda also lists focus areas such as addictions, ADHD, bipolar, trauma and abuse, and caregiver fatigue.
She prefers a practical, person-centered approach in sessions. Miranda starts from where the client is and listens first. She uses that information to decide which methods to bring into the work, aiming for clear steps rather than jargon or long theory talks.
In practice she draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's pace and priorities. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to test small behavior changes. Motivational interviewing is a tool she uses when people want help setting and reaching goals.
Miranda has experience supporting people through crisis, grief, major life changes, and caregiver stress. She also lists additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, body image, cancer-related concerns, and communication problems. Those topics often come up alongside parenting and family pressures.
Sessions are straightforward and task-oriented when needed. Miranda aims to help people clarify next steps, manage emotions, and find practical ways to ease conflict at home. To begin she asks clients about their current situation and goals, then suggests a plan to move forward.
How sessions work
How Miranda uses practical approaches in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist gives time for the person to describe what matters most, then works from that starting point to set manageable goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems that come up in daily life, like parenting stress or relationship conflict.
Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make a change but feel unsure where to start. It uses questions and reflection to build motivation for concrete steps rather than pushing a fixed plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Miranda will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. It also lets people choose settings that help them concentrate, use less bandwidth, or avoid being on camera when that is preferable.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and related areas such as addictions, ADHD, bipolar, and trauma and abuse.
What is her basic style in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style that starts where the person is and listens first, then introduces methods like CBT and motivational interviewing as useful.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as an LCSW working in Texas.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Texas LCSW credential and practices from Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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