Therapist profile
Mariam Parekh, CO Psychologist PSY.0004802, CA Psychologist 34220
Clinical Psychologist - Relationships and Family
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Mariam
Mariam Parekh is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Colorado and California with ten years of practice. She holds a PhD from Syracuse University and completed internship and postdoctoral work with veteran health services. Her listed concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.
She describes using evidence-based methods to set clear goals and track progress. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings. She combines structured techniques with attention to personal history when that helps the person understand patterns that keep them stuck.
Mariam draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses dialectical behavior techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolbox for people wrestling with change and readiness.
Her background includes internship experience at White River Junction and Dartmouth-affiliated services, and postdoctoral work at Loma Linda veteran services. Mariam notes experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and relationship concerns, and lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, and coping after separation or loss.
She writes that people are not broken for feeling broken, and that positive psychology helps people reconnect with what matters to them. Outside work she spends time with her son and reads fantasy books to keep a creative outlook.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online work
Many of her methods are practical and skill-focused, which can fit well with remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. It often uses homework and brief exercises between sessions to build change.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can be practiced in-session and then reinforced during the week. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify ambivalence and strengthen their own reasons for change, useful when someone is unsure about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is tracked and needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt worksheets, skill coaching, and goal tracking to a remote setting so clients can continue work between sessions.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
The profile lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression among her primary concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based methods with clear goals and progress tracking, combining structured techniques and attention to personal history when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practicing since 2016, giving her about ten years of professional experience in clinical psychology.
What are her professional credentials and where is she located?
She is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0004802 and CA Psychologist 34220 and practices from Colorado.
In which language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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