Iman Cayard, LCSW-C, LCSW

Iman Cayard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. She works with adults who want practical tools to manage day-to-day challenges and rebuild steady routines. Her approach is straightforward and focused on what will make life easier now. Iman uses clear, hands-on methods to identify unhelpful coping patterns and try alternatives that feel realistic. Sessions often include practicing new skills, checking how they fit into daily life, and adjusting plans as needed. She brings eight years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings to her work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and maintains clinical licenses in Nevada, Maryland, and Texas as LCSW-C and LCSW. She has provided individual, couples, family, and group therapy and has two years of telehealth experience. Her practice pays attention to caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and career or parenting strain. She supports people coping with complex emotions like anger, abandonment, and low self-esteem. Iman aims to help clients replace unhealthy responses with sustainable coping strategies. She works collaboratively to set reachable goals and track progress. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs a space to sort feelings and set personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. It often includes homework and practice tasks to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. This happens collaboratively, so clients can give rapid feedback about what helps and what doesn’t.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the therapist’s biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter time for a shorter check-in. The therapist’s telehealth experience supports using online methods to practice skills, review homework, and maintain steady progress between appointments.