Dr. Mirfat Addi , LPC

Dr. Mirfat Addi is a licensed professional counselor and holds a PhD in the counseling field, offering a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to care. Based in Louisiana, she brings six years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, personality concerns, substance use, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Dr. Addi emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique circumstances. Her training includes approaches that help clients identify values, build practical skills, and strengthen emotional awareness. She meets clients where they are and works collaboratively to set goals and develop strategies that fit individual needs and lifestyles.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Dr. Addi acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out. She focuses on creating a supportive therapeutic relationship while drawing on proven methods to address presenting concerns and promote meaningful change over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Mirfat Addi draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports moving toward values-based actions - this approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, offering a nonjudgmental space where clients guide the pace and focus of work while the therapist provides understanding and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and coping difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Addi works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods over time, drawing on different strategies as situations change.

Online therapy with Dr. Addi offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, maintain continuity of care when routines shift, and access licensed professionals from different locations.