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Miriam Reeves

Miriam Reeves, LCSW, LISW-CP

Therapist · North Carolina · 13+ years of experience

Practical psychotherapy focused on lasting change

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At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
LCSW, LISW-CP
Languages
English
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. C012760
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.1901396
License (South Carolina)
LISW-CP · No. 10051
NPI
1235476250

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  • Acceptance and ACT
  • CBT skills
  • Aging and caregiver focus

About Miriam

Miriam Reeves is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 13 years of psychotherapy experience to her practice. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and sees people in North Carolina. Miriam works with common struggles like anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, anger, and stress, and she also supports people facing caregiving strain and aging and geriatric issues.

Her approach blends practical, evidence-based methods with a calm, person-focused style. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-informed and client-centered ways of working. Sessions focus on learning clear skills, noticing patterns, and making small, manageable changes in daily life.

Miriam draws on more than a decade of clinical work, including long experience in outpatient addiction and mental health settings. That background informs a straightforward style that emphasizes real-world tools over jargon. She helps people understand what keeps old habits in place and how to try different choices.

In sessions she often combines talking with exercises you can practice between meetings. The goal is to increase self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and reduce the intensity of distressing feelings. She also helps people address relationship and communication problems in ways that fit their life.

Miriam encourages realistic, steady progress rather than quick fixes. She works collaboratively to set goals and adjust strategies as needed. People who are ready to reflect and try new behaviors may find her practical, supportive approach helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina

Languages

English

How Miriam's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaching clear strategies to change them. It can help with mood, anxiety, addiction, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Miriam will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. This might mean trying skills-based CBT exercises one week and value-focused ACT work the next, adapting as progress is made.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when needed. Licensed professionals can guide practical exercises and homework that fit a person's day-to-day routine, helping skills carry over between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Miriam commonly help with?

Miriam works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, relationship and communication issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and caregiving strain. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues and related family-of-origin or attachment struggles.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-informed work, and client-centered techniques. Sessions emphasize practical skills, increased self-awareness, and small behavior changes.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience and spent a decade working in outpatient care for people with addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. That background shapes a pragmatic approach.

Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in North Carolina.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to be sure of telehealth or in-person possibilities.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Miriam?

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