Miriam "Masha" Andreoni

Miriam "Masha" Andreoni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, and other life changes. She writes plainly and meets people where they are. Masha encourages steps toward clearer thinking and steadier days for those who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Her approach centers on understanding each person's story rather than forcing a single method. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take values-based action. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques are also part of the toolkit when useful.

Masha brings ten years of professional practice to her work and draws on a long personal history of life experience. She emphasizes collaboration, asking what the person wants to achieve and tailoring sessions to that goal. She avoids quick labels and focuses on real-world problems like sleep, relationships, work stress, and substance concerns.

Sessions typically move at the client's pace. Conversations may include skill building, problem solving, and paced reflection. The aim is to leave people with steps they can use between meetings, not just ideas discussed in the room.

People come for many reasons including trauma, grief, LGBT concerns, ADHD, eating and intimacy-related issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Masha presents herself with warmth, directness, and a measure of humor when it fits the moment.

Approaches that translate to online work

Masha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and practicing concrete skills to change how those patterns operate in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. Masha will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. She adjusts pace and techniques as progress is made, keeping the person involved in decisions about what to try next.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to use mindfulness or CBT homework between meetings to reinforce progress. A quick conversation at the start will clarify how to structure sessions so they fit daily routines and goals.