Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris
New York psychologist for relationships, anxiety, and life changes
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About
Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris is a New York licensed psychologist (NY Psychologist 026905) with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people confronting relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self esteem, stress, anxiety, and the transitions that come with life changes. Her practice name and licensing reflect her New York credentials and a decade of clinical work focused on these areas.
Her clinical interests extend to abandonment and attachment issues, family of origin and blended family challenges, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and topics such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She also attends to concerns that can arise with aging and geriatric issues, immigration-related stress, first responder pressures, and the emotional effects of infidelity, guilt, or shame.
Dr. Faris draws from multiple approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She emphasizes collaborative work that centers the person as the expert of their own story and aims to identify strengths and next steps in addressing relationship and emotional concerns. Services are offered in English and Spanish in New York.
Her clinical interests extend to abandonment and attachment issues, family of origin and blended family challenges, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and topics such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She also attends to concerns that can arise with aging and geriatric issues, immigration-related stress, first responder pressures, and the emotional effects of infidelity, guilt, or shame.
Dr. Faris draws from multiple approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She emphasizes collaborative work that centers the person as the expert of their own story and aims to identify strengths and next steps in addressing relationship and emotional concerns. Services are offered in English and Spanish in New York.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY Psychologist 026905
- NPI Number: 1922823988
- License: Psychologist (New York)
Remote care and therapeutic methods
Dr. Faris offers remote work that integrates several complementary approaches to address emotional and relational concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people clarify personal values and take action in service of what matters to them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low self esteem.Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centered principles shape sessions that pay attention to emotion and connection, and that prioritize the person\'s perspective and goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be introduced to support emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed. Dr. Faris works collaboratively to tailor these approaches to each person\'s concerns and goals, attending to strengths and preferred ways of working.
Remote sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. Language options include English and Spanish for virtual work from New York.
What is Dr. Faris\'s clinical experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience working as a licensed psychologist.
What credentials does Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris hold?
She is licensed as NY Psychologist 026905.
Which languages does she speak?
Dr. Faris provides services in English and Spanish.
Where is she based?
Her practice is based in New York.
How can people work with Dr. Faris remotely?
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Dr. Faris?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to initiate the process.