Meet Mia Shapiro, LSW

Mia Shapiro, MSW
Lakeview Ravenswood Virtual

Mia is a Certified Light on Anxiety Treatment Specialist  who is a compassionate and skilled therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate the complexities of eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, and OCD. With a warm, non-judgmental approach, Mia creates a safe space for clients to explore their struggles, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and work towards meaningful, lasting change.

Drawing from a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mia tailors each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of the client. Whether you’re confronting intrusive thoughts, managing perfectionistic tendencies, or learning to embrace life with more flexibility and self-compassion, Mia is here to guide you every step of the way. Mia has experience supporting children, adolescents and adults.

With experience in working with individuals facing substance use challenges, severe mental health issues, and trauma, Mia understands the importance of a holistic approach to therapy and is committed to helping clients build resilience and reclaim their sense of well-being.

Outside of the office, Mia is an avid reader, yoga enthusiast, and lover of culinary adventures, often exploring new restaurants in the area. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her playful cat, Ivy, who never fails to bring a smile to her face.

Whether you’re seeking support for managing anxiety, navigating OCD, or healing from trauma, Mia is ready to help you build a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Mia is an outstanding, positive, supportive, understanding, and encouraging therapist. I really enjoyed talking with her.

— LOA Patient

Education:

Loyola University

Master of Social Work

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Clinical Interests:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)ADHD & Executive FunctioningAdolescent AnxietyARFID & Picky EatingBody Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)Career Anxiety & CounselingChild AnxietyComplex GriefContamination OCDDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Disordered EatingGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)Harm OCDHealth AnxietyInsomnia & Sleep AnxietyLearning DisabilitiesLGBTQIA+ CommunityMind-Body TherapyMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingMulticultural CounselingObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Panic DisorderParenting Support & CoachingPerfectionismPerinatal & Postpartum AnxietyPhobiasRelationship OCDSeparation AnxietySex & AnxietySkin Picking (Dermatillomania)Social AnxietyWomen's Health

If you are looking for therapy, medication or combined mental health treatment, learn more about how Light On Anxiety can create a custom individual treatment plan to fit your goals.

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