Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris

Compassionate psychologist focusing on relationships and resilience

NY Psychologist New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Mariam

Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris helps people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more confident. Dr.

Faris speaks English and Spanish and works from New York as a licensed psychologist. She brings ten years of clinical experience to sessions.

People meet a calm, direct listener who asks clear questions and helps name what matters most. Conversations move from problem spotting to small experiments you can try between sessions.

Dr. Faris uses several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs.

She draws on the Gottman Method for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are centered on the person’s goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients set simple goals, practice new skills, and track progress over time.

Sessions may include emotion-focused conversation, skill coaching, and short home exercises. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their routines.

Dr. Faris works with a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and matches scheduling to the client’s availability.

Background details: she is licensed in New York as NY Psychologist 026905 and has a decade of experience supporting people through relationship stress, attachment difficulties, grief and forgiveness work, issues around commitment and communication, and the strains that follow natural or human-caused disasters.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Faris uses the Gottman Method to identify and change unhelpful patterns in relationships, focusing on communication habits and ways to rebuild connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that reflect those values even when mood or anxiety is high. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools to reduce worry and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then recommend methods to try. That plan can shift as progress is made and new needs arise, and decisions are made collaboratively.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and skills coaching. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy day or to check in between sessions. These options aim to make consistent work possible for people with different schedules and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and forgiveness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions emphasize setting clear goals, practicing skills, and trying small experiments between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with people on relationship, emotional, and life-transition concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed in New York as NY Psychologist 026905 and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issues Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues Codependency Commitment issues Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Infidelity Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Multicultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed in

New York

Languages

English, Spanish