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Online therapist

Mariam Parekh

Calm, practical guidance for family and parenting challenges

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Credentials
CO Psychologist PSY.0004802, CA Psychologist 34220
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Colorado, California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Mariam

Mariam Parekh is a licensed psychologist practicing in Colorado. She holds Colorado license CO Psychologist PSY.0004802 and California license CA Psychologist 34220. She has worked in clinical settings since 2016 and brings a decade of experience to sessions.

Mariam focuses on common family and parenting concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. In sessions she uses clear, practical methods so parents can make steady progress. She explains goals in everyday language and helps people notice small changes over time.

Background and approach

Her training includes clinical placements and internships with veteran health programs and university-affiliated sites. That background informs her work with trauma, adjustment, and relationship challenges. She blends evidence-based techniques with a strengths-oriented outlook to help clients tap into what already works for them.

Mariam emphasizes positive psychology and practical skill building. She aims to help clients improve communication, manage strong emotions, and set realistic goals. Sessions often include concrete strategies and brief homework to practice between meetings.

Outside of clinical work she spends time with her son and enjoys reading fantasy and watching shows about body language and therapy. That personal perspective shapes a warm, grounded approach that values play, curiosity, and the inner child.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against day-to-day reality. It often includes simple exercises to change thinking patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches practical tools for handling strong emotions and improving communication. Those skills can be useful when parenting or navigating tense family interactions.

Mariam treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. Adjustments are made along the way based on what works best for the client and their family situation.

Online therapy here includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy family schedules. These formats make it easier to meet from home, follow up between sessions, and practice skills in real time. The variety of options supports flexible scheduling and lets people choose how they prefer to connect with a licensed professional.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Mariam works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on topics like communication problems, divorce and separation, and substance issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
She uses straightforward, goal-oriented work with an emphasis on skills people can use at home. Sessions mix practical exercises with talk to build new habits and improve relationships.
What is her professional background?
She has practiced since 2016 and has ten years of clinical experience. Her training included internships and post-graduate placements in veteran and university-affiliated settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is licensed as CO Psychologist PSY.0004802 and CA Psychologist 34220 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Colorado, California
Languages
English

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