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Iman Cayard, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Short-term relief with practical tools

8 years in practice · based in Nevada · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Iman

Iman Cayard, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, and major life changes. She focuses on clear, practical steps to reduce daily strain so people can function better at home and work. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at quicker relief and steadier coping.

She brings eight years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background includes individual, couples, family, and group work, and two years of tele-health practice.

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Background and approach

Her clinical training combines medical and social work perspectives, which she uses to look at both emotional and practical factors in someone’s life. In sessions she helps people identify unhelpful coping patterns and replace them with workable alternatives. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to change thinking and behavior.

Mindfulness practices and emotion-focused ideas are often part of her work for regulating strong feelings. She also draws from dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. The approach is collaborative - she and the client set goals and try methods that fit daily routines.

Progress is tracked in straightforward ways so clients can see change. Iman practices in Nevada and offers services in English. Her mixed background as a medical doctor and a licensed clinical social worker informs a practical, problem-solving approach to anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting stress, and grief.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client’s experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify what matters and find their own solutions; this is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses short exercises and homework to build healthier routines and reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, supplies concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. These skills can help when feelings feel intense or when coping strategies are causing more problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process with adjustments as progress is made.

Online formats make this work more flexible. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, tracking skills practice, or when writing feels easier. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, trauma and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, blending client-centered conversation with skills practice and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience, including inpatient and outpatient work and two years providing tele-health services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials listed as LCSW-C and LCSW, and she practices in Nevada.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Maryland, Nevada, Texas
Languages
English

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