Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris

Compassionate, practical therapy for relationships and self-worth

NY Psychologist 026905 New York

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

About Mariam

Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris combines ten years of clinical practice with a focus on relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and navigating major life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work to help people address issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, commitment worries, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness. Her approach highlights practical skills alongside exploration of personal values and emotions.

Based in New York and licensed as NY Psychologist 026905, she emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's strengths. Dr.

Faris views clients as the experts on their own stories and aims to support them in building confidence, coping strategies, and clearer relational patterns. Sessions explore patterns that maintain distress while also identifying actionable steps toward greater fulfillment and resilience.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she offers multiple session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules. Her practice supports people through life's transitions and interpersonal challenges with an empathetic, evidence-informed orientation.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Faris commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve coping, which can be useful for stress, relationship worries, and self-esteem concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning how to accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful action, a helpful fit for people facing life transitions or persistent inner conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She partners with clients to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adapting techniques over time so the work stays practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with remote care. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, revisit skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Faris help with?

She works with difficulties related to relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, blending practical skill-building with exploration of values and emotions to create actionable change.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Dr. Faris brings ten years of clinical experience supporting people through interpersonal and emotional challenges.

Where is she licensed and located?

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

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What steps are involved in getting started?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace 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

New York

Languages

English, Spanish