Faryal Choudry

Compassionate guidance for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Faryal

Faryal Choudry is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

She brings five years of professional experience to therapeutic work that also addresses abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and related life transitions. Her approach centers on building a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly.

She blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-focused and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person's needs. Sessions emphasize practical strategies, emotional processing, and strengthening insight so clients can make meaningful changes.

Faryal frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors courage and forward movement. She aims to empower individuals to find clearer perspectives, increased confidence, and healthier ways of coping while supporting them through the challenges of loss, relationship shifts, and ongoing stressors.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It often includes practical exercises and skill-building that clients can apply between sessions to manage stress and cravings. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns developed in close relationships and how they influence current reactions to intimacy, loss, and trust, helping people understand and change relational habits that contribute to conflict or insecurity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal style, adjusting methods over time so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This partnership helps clients feel involved in shaping their care and ensures adjustments when priorities or responses change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to access care from different locations. These formats support continuity of work on coping skills, emotional processing, and relationship patterns while accommodating varied schedules and communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem difficulties, along with a range of related issues such as body image, codependency, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, and emotion-focused strategies to address thoughts, feelings, and relational patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience providing mental health support in clinical settings and online formats.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices with that credential: FL LCSW SW24601.

Can clients who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services in English to those who qualify for remote sessions.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference and scheduling.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English