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Iman Cayard

Iman Cayard

LCSW-C, LCSW

Practical, mindful support for everyday challenges

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Maryland, Nevada, Texas

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCSW-C, Maryland25262
  • LCSW, Nevada8154-C
  • LCSW, Texas68332
  • NPI 1992233076

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-based care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Client-centered focus

About Iman

Iman Cayard offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by everyday life. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, grief, and changes that leave people unsure how to cope. Her approach is straightforward and focused on small, useful steps that make daily life more manageable.

Iman uses mindfulness techniques to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up by them. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions based on each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when helpful to identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses.

She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and holds clinical social work licenses in Nevada, Maryland, and Texas. Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient care, and she has provided tele-health therapy for the past two years.

In sessions she focuses on identifying unhealthy coping patterns and replacing them with practical alternatives. The aim is to build reliable skills so people feel steadier when life gets hard. Work can include emotion regulation, communication practice, and planning for everyday challenges.

Iman has eight years of overall experience in the field. She offers a calm, attentive presence and a practical focus to help people move from feeling stuck to handling stressors more effectively.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to notice thoughts and bodily signals without reacting immediately; online sessions can teach simple practices to reduce reactivity and build calm. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities so sessions shape themselves around what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small changes to see what helps in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals and try methods that match those goals. That may mean combining mindfulness practices with CBT exercises or using a client-centered pace while introducing new coping skills.

The profile notes experience providing tele-health therapy, but it does not list every session format here. Confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports ongoing practice between appointments, with guidance on exercises to use in everyday situations.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, and career or life transitions.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions combine mindfulness practices, client-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral tools to notice patterns, try new responses, and build everyday skills.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has eight years of experience, including work in inpatient and outpatient settings and two years offering tele-health therapy.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is licensed as LCSW-C in Maryland and as LCSW in Nevada and Texas; her profile location is Nevada.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography notes tele-health experience; please confirm current session formats with the therapist before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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