Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris, NY Psychologist 026905

Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris helps people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, and life transitions. She also supports those coping with attachment wounds, abandonment, commitment questions, and issues tied to family of origin. Dr. Faris works with people navigating first responder stress, aging-related concerns, and alternative sex culture topics such as BDSM and kink. Dr. Faris brings ten years of clinical experience as a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 026905). She approaches therapy believing the client is the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps and small experiments clients can try between meetings. The tone is respectful and direct, with attention to building confidence and clearer communication. Her work draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-based action when emotions feel overwhelming. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to look at patterns in close relationships and improve emotional connection. Dr. Faris favors collaborative planning. She helps people set realistic goals and checks in on progress each week. Sessions often include skill practice, role plays for communication, and short reflections to build self-understanding. Therapy is offered in English and Spanish in New York. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to start. The process is straightforward: select the Start Therapy button, fill the form, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them despite difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and getting unstuck when life changes feel overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and emotions together and encourages practical experiments to test unhelpful beliefs. It is often used for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and communication habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means reviewing what has helped in the past, trying techniques in session, and adjusting the plan as needed.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as they are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between responsibilities. It can also let people try brief check-ins or focused skill sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, role plays, and values-based tasks to an online setting to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.