Miriam Davis-Doern, LCSW

Miriam Davis-Doern is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 32 years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Miriam also focuses on issues that often overlap with these concerns, like social anxiety, smoking cessation, and mood changes tied to seasons.

She uses practical conversation to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on concrete steps - small behavior changes, ways to manage impulsivity, and building confidence. Miriam helps people set realistic goals and track progress one step at a time.

Much of her work has included young adults, people on the autism spectrum, and those with developmental delays. She has experience supporting people dealing with caregiving strain and isolation. She has also worked with LGBTQ+ young adults and those facing discrimination, and she respects people’s cultural backgrounds.

In session she listens for what matters to the person and then offers tools that fit their life. That can mean practicing different responses to anger, arranging short experiments in behavior change, or building skills to handle stress at work or home. She encourages steady practice rather than quick fixes.

Signing up for therapy is a practical step and she guides people through the first appointments. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to go over goals and next steps.

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