Miranda Duncan
LCSW, 15 years of experience
About me
I have a Master's in Clinical Social Work from New York University's Silver School of Social Work. California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Clinical Social Worker #83501. I also have a certification from the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have been in private practice since 2019. Prior to becoming a full-time therapist I worked as an advocate for victims of domestic violence in several different capacities.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I will ask you about what you are currently struggling with and how it is impacting your life. I will work with you to identify your goals for therapy, and you will have an opportunity to ask me any questions you have about my background as a therapist or my treatment approach.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe that my biggest strengths lie in my ability to empathize and support clients. If you are struggling and doing it alone is not going well, I may be able to help.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Adults needing support for depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and/or trauma-related symptoms.
Specialties
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My treatment methods
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic theory is based on the understanding that our earliest experiences and relationships shape how we behave and interact with others later in life. Learning about the dynamics within one's family of origin, childhood traumatic events, grief/loss, and personal values can be beneficial in examining one's current functioning and relationships. I can assist you with identifying any patterns or cycles of dysfunction that may be hindering you from living your best life.
Trauma Informed Care
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a victim advocate for those who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (domestic violence). In my practice I have assisted countless clients with processing traumatic events and their accompanying emotions. I believe that I see through a trauma "lens" and can recognize how the emotional and physical aspects of victimization impact mental health and relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Our thoughts are very closely linked to our mood and we all have negative thoughts at times. When under stress, feeling depressed, anxious, or "triggered", these thoughts are often more frequent and/or difficult to dismiss. I teach CBT techniques that will help you challenge and reframe these thoughts into more helpful, productive ways of seeing your circumstances.
Location
VirtualLicensed in
Accepts
3 ratings with written reviews
August 1, 2025
Miranda is a thoughtful, skilled therapist. Our sessions have helped me gain insight into issues from my past and strategize about how to navigate my current life in a healthy way.
Verified client, age 35-44
July 1, 2025
Miranda was focused and thoughtful during our initial meeting. I look forward to working with her.
Verified client, age 35-44
April 10, 2025
Miranda helped me through a horrible breakup and a tumultuous career change and I am forever grateful for her wisdom, but also her ability to see me for who I am and what I need and helped me to see that myself so I could move away from defining my life by others expectations and lean in to what makes me feel most authentically at peace with myself. She's amazing.