Mariam Parekh, CO Psychologist PSY.0004802, CA Psychologist 34220

Mariam Parekh is a clinical psychologist practicing in Colorado with ten years of experience. She holds psychology licenses in Colorado and California and has worked in veteran care settings during her training. Her approach centers on helping people set clear goals and notice concrete progress over time.

She trained at Syracuse University for her PhD and completed internship and postgraduate work at veteran-focused sites, including White River Junction VA, Dartmouth, and Loma Linda VA. Those placements shaped her experience with trauma, adjustment, depression, and anxiety. She emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods rather than labels or fixed personal judgments.

In sessions she blends several therapeutic styles to match a person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to tackle unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused techniques to map small, achievable steps. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and psychodynamic ideas also inform her work when emotional regulation or early relationship patterns are relevant.

Mariam uses a strength-oriented stance and often highlights positive psychology ideas to help people rebuild a sense of meaning. She encourages tracking changes so clients can see improvement and celebrate milestones. She believes feeling broken is not the same as being broken and looks to restore a person’s sense of agency.

Outside of practice she spends time with her son and enjoys reading fantasy and shows about body language and therapy. She values creativity and the idea that tending to the inner child can be part of healing.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Many people benefit from straightforward tools that help change thinking and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. DBT workshops often cover mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and communication tools useful for intense or recurring emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adapt techniques to fit what the person needs. That means trying concrete strategies, checking progress, and adjusting methods when something isn’t working.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit more easily into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into conversation during therapy.