Mariama Samateh, LMFT - Therapist in Florida

About Mariama

Mariama Samateh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She emphasizes practical, clear work that helps families and individuals facing stress, anxiety, parenting questions, relationship strain, and other life disruptions. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what a parent or partner can do next.

She uses a systems view, looking at how family patterns and relationships shape current problems.

Background and approach

That perspective helps clarify why certain behaviors repeat and where change can begin. Mariama listens for patterns and then helps clients name them. Her style blends client-centered listening with goal-focused tools.

She offers cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused steps to try between sessions. For people who have experienced trauma, she brings trauma-focused work into the plan when needed. Mariama encourages honesty, compassion, and accountability in sessions.

She helps people identify strengths and small, concrete steps they can take to feel more in control. The goal is to leave therapy with clearer choices and more confidence in daily life. She speaks English, Bambara, and Wolof, and works with clients across locations, including international clients.

Practical matters like scheduling and session format are discussed up front so therapy fits into a busy family life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online family work

Mariama uses client-centered therapy to make sure the session reflects each person’s priorities. This approach means she listens closely and helps clients set the pace and goals for their work together. It is useful when someone needs space to be heard and to explore what matters most.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. CBT provides concrete exercises and small experiments that can be practiced between online sessions to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mariama will talk with each client about goals, comfort level, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust methods over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can fit around family schedules. These formats make it easier to keep momentum, try homework between meetings, and bring the work into daily life without extra travel.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

Mariama works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, depression, grief, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and trauma-related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

She combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on clear steps and changes clients can try between meetings.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families in therapeutic settings.

Where is she licensed and how is that listed?

She is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential FL LMFT MT3898.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Bambara, and Wolof to serve clients who speak those languages.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients, allowing people in other countries to access her services.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How do fees and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Bambara, Wolof

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