Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris, NY Psychologist

Therapist in New York

Dr.

License 026905 · New York Expires October 2027
NPI 1922823988 · national registry
Experience and languages 10+ years in practice English, Spanish

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About Mariam

Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris helps people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She works in English and Spanish and practices from New York as a NY Psychologist 026905. Her approach is straightforward and grounded. Sessions often start by identifying what matters most to the person and the small actions that move them toward those goals.

Background and approach

She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and build values-based action. She also draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation collaborative and person-led. Over ten years of clinical experience inform how she structures sessions.

Expect calm, focused guidance and concrete tools for communication, managing anxiety, and rebuilding confidence. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, commitment concerns, and problems rooted in family of origin. Dr.

Faris has helped people cope with specific stressors as well, including first responder strain, aging-related concerns, and recovery after natural or human-caused disaster. She is comfortable addressing alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink and the unique relational questions those raise. Practical matters are part of the process.

Therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair someone with a therapist and then scheduling follows the clinician's availability.

Credentials

Psychologist (New York): License 026905 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1922823988 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mariam lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Mariam names

These are the approaches Mariam names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Gottman Method work focuses on practical communication and conflict habits that affect close relationships; it offers specific exercises to improve listening, reduce criticism, and rebuild trust. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that align with their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful engagement. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety and stress, like thought records and behavioral experiments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and may combine elements from different approaches to fit what the person needs. This partnership helps tailor strategies so they make sense for daily life and real relationship challenges.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief support into a busy day and to track progress in writing. These formats provide flexibility to match sessions to scheduling needs and communication comfort.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Dr. Faris address?

She helps people with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, commitment concerns, and family of origin problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, emphasizing small steps and clear tools. She centers the client's goals and uses a warm, problem-solving approach.

How much experience does she bring?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of relationship and stress-related concerns. That background shapes how sessions are paced and what strategies are offered.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a NY Psychologist with license number 026905 and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she use?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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