- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- English and Spanish
About Mariam
Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris is a New York psychologist with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and the bumps that come with life changes.
She focuses on practical conversations that name feelings and patterns. Sessions often look at how emotions and attachment affect everyday relationships. She helps people notice repeated cycles and try different responses in the moment.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These methods are used to clarify values, build new skills, and shift unhelpful thinking. She uses straightforward exercises and reflective discussion rather than jargon-heavy explanations.
Dr. Faris works in English and Spanish. Her background includes a decade of helping people manage stress, improve confidence, and adjust to difficult changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and forgiveness.
People who choose to work with her typically start by mapping the patterns they want to change. From there she offers concrete tools and practice between sessions. The focus is on small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life rather than large theoretical shifts.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with emotions that shape relationship patterns. It helps people see how attachment and emotion cycles keep problems repeating and offers ways to shift those cycles.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) centers on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed action toward those values. It uses short behavioral steps and mindfulness skills to reduce avoidance and increase engagement with life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of EFT, ACT, CBT, or DBT techniques fits their goals and preferences. That choice can change as needs shift over time.
Confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day, easier check-ins during a work break, and options that do not require travel. Some approaches lend themselves to brief skills practice between meetings, which can be easier to coordinate when sessions are remote. Ask about formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so the session setup matches your schedule and needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered approaches to name emotions, notice patterns, and try new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with people on issues such as stress, confidence, and adapting to change.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York psychologist, license number NY Psychologist 026905, and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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