Mariah Farmer-Grace, MD, LCSW-C

Mariah Farmer-Grace, MD, LCSW-C, is a Maryland-based therapist who supports people navigating complex emotional landscapes. With six years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping individuals develop resilience, self-compassion, and practical coping strategies to manage stress and life transitions.

Her clinical work covers depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and self-esteem building. She also works with those experiencing post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, communication difficulties, domestic violence, and fertility-related concerns. Mariah brings a trauma-informed, culturally responsive perspective that seeks to honor each person’s background and lived experience.

Mariah blends compassionate listening with goal-oriented approaches to guide clients toward deeper self-understanding and healing. She aims to empower people to heal from past experiences and to create meaningful, sustainable strategies for emotional well-being. Credentials include MD (Doctor of Medicine) and LCSW-C, a clinical social work license, reflecting training in both medical and social work approaches to care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mariah Farmer-Grace incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as central tools in her clinical work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve everyday functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences while building skills for safety and emotional regulation, supporting recovery from post-traumatic stress and related difficulties.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore ambivalence and strengthen personal motivation for change, useful for decisions related to relationships, health, or recovery. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Mariah works with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adjusts strategies as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from a distance. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches effectively to meet individual needs in an online setting.