- Collaborative style
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Practical strategies
About Mariam
Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris helps people facing relationship strain, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, stress, and anxiety. She also supports those coping with life changes and specific challenges like codependency, attachment concerns, abandonment, and communication problems. Dr. Faris works in English and Spanish and is based in New York as a NY Psychologist 026905.
With ten years of clinical experience, she aims for straightforward, collaborative work. She listens first, then helps people set small, practical steps they can try between sessions. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, managing overwhelming feelings, and building routines that support daily functioning.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy provide tools for processing emotions and improving emotional regulation.
People meet her when they want real, usable strategies rather than theory-only talk. She emphasizes the client's strengths and personal knowledge of their own life. Progress is usually paced to the person’s goals and situation.
To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on actions that match personal goals and can help with anxiety, avoidance, and feelings of emptiness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to test new outcomes. It is practical and often involves short exercises between meetings to build new habits and reduce anxiety or stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as needs change. Confirm the session formats available before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing a quicker check-in during a busy day, or offering options that do not require being on camera. Ask about scheduling and format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine and needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Faris commonly address?
She supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, abandonment, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps set small, doable steps to try between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people on emotional regulation, relationships, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a NY Psychologist with the credential NY Psychologist 026905 and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.