Therapist profile
Miranda Serra, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 58630
- NPI1043636830
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Miranda
Miranda Serra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience. She works with adults on problems like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, anger, and life transitions. Miranda also addresses addiction, ADHD, caregiver stress, and issues related to adoption and blended families.
Her approach begins with listening to the person in front of her. She lets people set the pace and priorities for sessions. Miranda uses practical tools rather than abstract concepts, and she explains options simply so clients can choose what feels useful.
Miranda draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the client's goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when clients are weighing change and need clearer motivation.
Sessions often include hands-on skill practice, short assignments between meetings, and focused problem-solving during difficult moments. She helps people break down big problems into manageable steps and track small wins. For anger concerns this can mean noticing triggers, testing different responses, and rehearsing new ways to speak or act.
Miranda asks straightforward questions and offers direct feedback when it helps. She has experience running caregiver support and trauma-informed group work in other settings, and she brings that practical perspective to individual sessions. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and perspective. A therapist using this approach listens carefully and helps the client decide what to work on and when. It helps with motivation, relationship issues, and figuring out priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management because it teaches concrete skills.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change. It uses focused conversations to clarify values and strengthen commitment to specific steps. This approach pairs well with skill-based work when someone wants to make lasting changes.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Miranda will discuss options and help choose approaches that match each person's needs and goals. This is a collaborative process - the client and therapist check in and adjust the plan as they go.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits help some people maintain consistency and apply new skills between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside issues like stress, relationship conflict, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She starts by listening and lets clients set priorities. Work is practical and goal-focused, with clear options explained.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Texas.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may be able to connect.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.