Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris

Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris helps people handle relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and big life changes. She offers calm guidance for issues like commitment worries, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness. Dr. Faris emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can move forward one step at a time.

She works from a belief that each person knows their own story and strengths. With ten years of clinical experience as a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 026905), she focuses on listening first and then building clear, concrete goals. Sessions typically include gentle reflection, skill practice, and plans you can try between meetings.

Her background includes work with abandonment concerns, attachment issues, avoidant personality patterns, and family of origin problems. She also addresses topics such as codependency, forgiveness, and the particular stresses faced by first responders. Dr. Faris brings experience helping people navigate relationship patterns linked to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture when those issues arise.

Clinically, she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor an approach that fits each person. Therapy aims to increase clarity about values, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen connection skills.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish in New York. If you are considering work around narcissism or related relationship dynamics, Dr. Faris can help you explore patterns and develop practical ways to respond and set boundaries.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name their values and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change reactions and behavior. CBT can help with low self-esteem, worry, and communication patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to emotions in close relationships and helps people build clearer emotional responses and stronger connection habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify what feels most useful based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may involve trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.

This therapist's session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and let people schedule shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow for flexible timing around work or caregiving commitments and let clients practice skills in the settings where their challenges occur.