- Practical steps
- Ten years' experience
- English and Spanish
About Mariam
Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris helps people facing stress, anxiety, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports work on self-esteem, motivation, and coping with major life changes. Her practice includes attention to issues like abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, communication struggles, and concerns connected to first responder roles and disaster-related stress. Dr. Faris holds the NY Psychologist credential 026905 and practices in New York.
She keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. Conversations aim to clear unhelpful patterns and build small, practical steps toward change. Techniques draw from cognitive and emotion-focused therapies to address thoughts, feelings, and how people relate to others.
Dr. Faris takes a collaborative approach. She listens for a client’s strengths and priorities, and then helps shape goals that feel doable. Progress is tracked in simple ways so adjustments can happen when needed.
Over ten years of clinical work inform her practice without dictating it. That experience guides how she supports people through transitions, grief, relationship strain, and the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters. The goal is restored functioning and clearer choices rather than quick fixes.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People interested in starting are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and uses clear exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach is helpful for anxiety, stress, and relationship difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, centers on identifying emotions and learning new ways to connect and communicate in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to what matters most and suggest methods that fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and therapist make decisions collaboratively and adjust techniques as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it simpler to have regular check-ins, try exercises between meetings, and maintain momentum during life transitions.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, and disaster-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She focuses on identifying strengths and setting small, realistic goals to change patterns that get in the way.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of relationship and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 026905 and sees clients in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.