Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris, NY Psychologist

New York · 10 years in practice

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

License and registration

Psychologist, New York: 026905 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1922823988 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English, Spanish

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Mariam

Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris helps people facing relationship strain, intimacy worries, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and big life changes. She is a New York psychologist with ten years of clinical experience and speaks English and Spanish.

She approaches work with a simple belief: each person knows their life best. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters to the client and building small, usable steps toward those goals. Conversations are direct but warm, aimed at practical shifts rather than jargon.

Background and approach

Her background includes experience supporting issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, commitment and communication problems, and challenges tied to family of origin. She also works with people navigating aging-related concerns, first responder stress, and experiences in kink or alternative sex culture. Therapy can draw from several approaches depending on the situation.

Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may be used to change difficult patterns and reduce anxiety. Client-centered methods guide session pace so the client feels heard and in control of the work. Dr.

Faris holds the credential NY Psychologist 026905 and practices from New York. She aims to make the process straightforward: clients describe what’s hard, set realistic goals, and try out new ways of responding between sessions. The focus is on steady progress and usable tools for day-to-day life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mariam lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Mariam names

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Online support

How therapeutic methods work in online sessions

Existential Therapy helps people face questions about meaning, choice, and what matters most in life. It can help when feelings of emptiness or uncertainty make decisions and relationships feel harder. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while taking action toward personal values; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective, prioritizing empathy and listening so the client sets the pace and focus of each session.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person’s goals and preferences. That may mean trying a practical CBT strategy for a few weeks, then shifting toward values-focused ACT or deeper existential conversation depending on what helps.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection, and flexible timing between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular work on goals while balancing work, family, or other demands.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

She supports people with relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem difficulties, stress, anxiety, and adjusting to major life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, and family of origin problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centered and direct, with an emphasis on clarifying values and taking small practical steps. The approach balances listening with concrete strategies to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and focus areas. That experience informs her practical, goal-focused approach.

Where is the therapist based and what credential does she hold?

She practices in New York and holds the credential NY Psychologist 026905. Sessions are offered to people located where this practice arrangement is permitted.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for meeting online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide different ways to connect based on preference and need.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

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