About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in New York . I am a graduate of Hunter College in New York City. I have counseled a variety of people within the past 20 years. I have worked with issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions , parenting issues as well as relationship conflicts. I have also assisted many people dealing with aging parents. I have worked with many couples in the home related to loss of a child and loss of aging parents. I have worked with couples in private practice as well. As a Social Worker I not only counsel to empower individuals but I connect people to systems and resources to provide ongoing support.

My counseling style combines active listening along with interactive compassion and empathy. I like to access an individuals strengths and then form goals that we agree on from there. I use cognitive behavioral therapy as well as a psycho -analytical approach. My focus is a holistic approach to empower the individual for long term success.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Grief
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Abandonment , Aging and geriatric issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Blended family issues , Cancer , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Years of Experience: 22

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NY LCSW R055834-1

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mara Chiles. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Mara for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

She just might be the best therapist ever!

Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Mara for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Mara does a great job at understanding us both as a couple and as individuals, offering her unbiased expertise. She has given us many take aways that we have been able to apply to our relationship, as individuals, and as a family to help us heal and grow together and to help us raise our family in peace.

Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Mara for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Mara has been great so far. She really helps my fiancé and I see things from each others perspectives.

Written on Mar 19, 2023 after therapy with Mara for 9 months on issues concerning relationship

Mara is a wonderful therapist. Listens, is honest and Helped a lot. Would completely recommend her.

Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Mara for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Mara is very wise, patient and down to earth. She reaches us where we are and she tries to be diplomatic.

Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Mara for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Attentive, compassionate, helpful, professional.

Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Mara for 1 year on issues concerning relationship

Mara takes her time with us. We never feel rushed. We always feel heard.

Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Mara for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Ms. Chiles is amazing. She’s so patient and knowledgeable. Her delivery is straight to the point, yet very digestible. I appreciate her ability to tap into issues under the surface without judgement, but allowing us to hold accountability in in each other and ourselves individually. She’s helping us immensely throughout our journey.

Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Mara for 3 days on issues concerning relationship

Yesterday was my first session and it felt like my therapist saw me, after feeding invisible for 5 Yeas and not being able to communicate with my spouse she helped me express my thoughts and feelings.....She is God sent.

Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Mara for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

She is a wonderful therapist , with a very gentle approach to helping you reach the right areas to focus on.

Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Excellent

Written on Nov 14, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

She has helped us with the troubles we are having in our relationship. She listens and gives great advise.

Written on Feb 05, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Mara is friendly, welcoming, warm, approachable and really listens. I feel that she understands and respects my concerns and takes the time to listen to me. I have been impressed at how helpful the sessions and the homework have been.
I came to counseling with an issue that I was unable to make sense of and Mara picked it out in the first session. I was amazed and to begin with I was unsure but the more I look at this the more I see how much empathy and expertise she has in this area and she was spot on with what the real, underlying problem is.
I look forward to our sessions (sort of, it is counseling after all!) and I feel supported to quickly address the issue.
Really pleased with Mara and have no hesitation in recommending her to others.

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