Mariah Okenwa
Warm, collaborative therapy for life and relationships
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About
Mariah Okenwa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a credential that means she is trained and licensed to support individuals, couples, and families with relationship and emotional concerns. Based in New York, she brings 4 years of experience and a grounded, human approach that prioritizes connection and understanding, helping clients feel genuinely seen and heard as they navigate change.
Her work supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the complexities that can show up in relationships, family life, and parenting. Mariah also helps clients explore concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication difficulties, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, loneliness, self-love, women’s issues, workplace challenges, and questions around life purpose and mood-related struggles.
Mariah aims to meet clients where they are, whether they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for a new direction. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process that can help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with what matters most in everyday life.
Her work supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the complexities that can show up in relationships, family life, and parenting. Mariah also helps clients explore concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication difficulties, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, loneliness, self-love, women’s issues, workplace challenges, and questions around life purpose and mood-related struggles.
Mariah aims to meet clients where they are, whether they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for a new direction. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process that can help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with what matters most in everyday life.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 4
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMFT 002171
- NPI Number: 1265039358
- License: LMFT (New York)
Evidence-Based Support, Made Flexible Online
Mariah Okenwa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, which means her work is informed by methods that are commonly studied and used in clinical practice. In online therapy, this can look like learning practical tools to manage stress and anxiety, identifying patterns that keep you feeling stuck, and building skills that support steadier mood and day-to-day coping.She also draws on approaches that are often used in relationship and family therapy, helping clients strengthen communication, navigate conflict more effectively, and make sense of how family dynamics and attachment experiences can shape current choices. This can be especially helpful for concerns like relationship strain, parenting stress, and the emotional impact of separation or loneliness.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mariah works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the pace and focus over time, so therapy feels relevant and supportive rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to access support from a comfortable, familiar setting.
How much experience does Mariah Okenwa have?
Mariah Okenwa has 4 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Mariah Okenwa a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mariah Okenwa is licensed as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). Her license is NY LMFT 002171.
In which languages does Mariah Okenwa provide therapy?
Mariah Okenwa provides therapy in English.
Where is Mariah Okenwa located?
Mariah Okenwa is located in New York.
How can I work with Mariah Okenwa as my therapist?
You can work with Mariah Okenwa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Mariah Okenwa work with international clients?
No. Mariah Okenwa does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mariah Okenwa cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.