Mariah Funderburg

Mariah Funderburg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth approach so clients feel heard from the first session. Mariah keeps language simple and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

She has three years of direct clinical experience working with trauma-informed care for remote and underserved communities. Mariah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. She also supports people navigating divorce and separation and the emotional ripple effects those changes bring.

Sessions aim to build safety, trust, and small skill-based changes. Mariah teaches stress management, emotional regulation, and clearer communication in ways that fit daily life. She encourages clients to discover and use their existing strengths while trying new coping tools.

Mariah practices with cultural humility and an LGBTQ-friendly stance, so identity and background are acknowledged and respected in therapy. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with a focus on collaboration and realistic goals.

If someone wants a therapist who prioritizes practical skills and trauma-informed care while keeping sessions straightforward, Mariah offers that orientation and support.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Mariah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and rebuild routines. One common approach she uses teaches stress management and relaxation skills to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms, with clear exercises people can practice between sessions. Another approach emphasizes emotional regulation and communication skills to help people navigate difficult conversations and the emotional fallout from life changes like divorce and separation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mariah collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This helps keep therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.

The biography notes experience with remote clients but does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins during the day. It can also let people use fewer in-person resources while still practicing the same skills they would in an office setting.