- Anxiety and stress focus
- LGBTQ friendly
- Trauma-informed care
About Mariah
Mariah Funderburg is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, panic attacks, or big life changes. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Mariah spent recent years providing trauma-informed psychotherapy to remote and underserved individuals. She emphasizes safety and trust in sessions and draws on her own lived experience as a survivor to inform her perspective. Sessions focus on building skills for stress management, emotional regulation, and clearer communication.
People often come to her for anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, sleep problems, or relationship strain. She also works with concerns such as attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and navigating non-monogamous relationships. In-session work typically includes teaching relaxation and grounding skills, coaching on communication, and supporting changes that feel manageable day to day.
Therapy with Mariah centers on the client’s strengths and goals. She helps people identify resources they already have and then practices new skills together. Progress is paced to fit each person’s needs, with adjustments made as goals shift.
Mariah practices with cultural humility and an LGBTQ-friendly stance. She aims to honor each person’s identity and background while helping them move toward clearer thinking, fewer panic moments, and improved coping.
Approaches that help with panic and anxiety
Mariah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way. She teaches relaxation and grounding skills to help reduce the intensity of panic attacks, showing simple breathing and grounding exercises people can use when symptoms spike. She also supports emotional regulation work that helps people notice triggers, practice new responses, and manage day-to-day stressors that feed anxiety.Mariah places emphasis on trauma-informed care when needed, helping people rebuild a sense of safety and predictability in their emotional life. That work often includes step-by-step coping strategies and collaborative planning so people know what comes next between sessions. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a shared process - Mariah will work with each person to figure out what methods fit their goals, pace, and preferences.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into work and family routines. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings and maintain continuity when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mariah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, and related issues such as caregiver stress, body image, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm and nonjudgmental with an emphasis on practical skills like relaxation, emotional regulation, and communication practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of recent clinical experience focused on providing trauma-informed psychotherapy to remote and underserved people.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Mariah?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.