Mara Chiles

Mara Chiles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflicts, addictions, parenting concerns, and issues related to aging and caregiving. With plain, direct conversation she aims to make difficult problems feel more manageable for worried parents and caregivers.

Mara brings 22 years of practice to each meeting. She listens actively and responds with empathy and practical suggestions. She looks for a person’s strengths and sets clear, shared goals to guide the work together. Mara also connects people to community resources and support systems when needed.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic ideas. She also uses mindfulness and narrative methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on everyday problems and steps that can fit into family life.

Mara has experience addressing many concerns linked to chronic illness, caregiving stress, autism and aging issues, as well as relationship and communication problems. She discusses choices openly so people understand what to expect and can pick what feels most helpful.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She encourages small, realistic changes and reminds people that growth is a process. Parents and caregivers who want clear guidance and practical next steps often choose to begin here.

How her approaches fit into online care

Mara uses client-centered work to ground sessions in each person's priorities. This means conversations start with what matters most to the client and build from their strengths. It helps when the goal is to make changes that fit real life, such as parenting or caregiving routines.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood management because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that seem likely to help. Adjustments are made together as the work progresses so the approach stays relevant to everyday life.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, and it can allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to keep care consistent while fitting visits into a busy family routine.