Mariah Funderburg, LMFT

Mariah Funderburg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience focused on trauma-informed psychotherapy. She concentrates on offering remote support to underserved populations and brings a compassionate, survivor-informed perspective to her work. Mariah aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard and respected while they explore their experiences and goals.

Her practice addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress, as well as relationship and identity-related issues such as LGBTQ matters, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and communication difficulties. She also supports clients coping with life changes, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, pregnancy and childbirth, body image, and midlife transitions. In sessions she teaches practical skills in stress management, emotional regulation, anger management, communication, and self-esteem building, alongside mindfulness practices that promote greater self-awareness and resilience.

Mariah emphasizes collaboration in therapy, partnering with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that reflect their values and strengths. She practices with cultural humility and an LGBTQ-friendly approach, honoring each person s background and identity as central to the healing process. Mariah is available for clients in California through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Trauma-Informed and Skills-Based Care Delivered Online

Mariah blends trauma-informed psychotherapy with practical skills training to help clients address both past wounds and present-day challenges. Trauma-informed psychotherapy focuses on understanding how traumatic experiences affect emotions, relationships, and daily functioning; it helps people process painful memories and rebuild a sense of safety in their lives. Skills-based approaches teach concrete tools for stress management, emotional regulation, and anger control so clients can better manage anxiety, panic, and mood fluctuations.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices and communication training that strengthen self-awareness, self-esteem, and relationship skills. These techniques support work on issues such as body image, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and midlife transitions. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - Mariah works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for those in remote or underserved areas. This range of options makes it easier to access consistent care, try different formats, and maintain therapy even when life is changing.