Therapist profile
Mariama Samateh, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Parenting and family concerns
Continue with MariamaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed work
- CBT and solution-focused
About Mariama
Mariama Samateh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns among the issues she addresses. She also notes work with grief, bipolar and coping with life changes.
Mariama works from a systemic viewpoint that considers how a person fits inside relationships and family patterns. She explains that many problems show up because of interactional patterns, not just individual choices. Conversations look at those patterns to find why things repeat and where change can start.
Her approach combines client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused methods. She also includes trauma-focused strategies when past events continue to affect daily life. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps - identifying patterns, testing small changes, and learning skills to manage symptoms day to day.
Mariama encourages honest dialogue and accountability in sessions. She helps people identify strengths they can use to make changes and to feel more in control of their lives. She aims for clients to leave with clearer insight and useful tools, even if every problem is not fully resolved.
She offers services in English, Bambara and Wolof and accepts international clients. Before booking, the reader should confirm the current session formats and scheduling process so it fits their needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says to help them understand their own feelings and choices. In online sessions this looks like focused conversation, clarifying questions, and attention to what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. Online CBT sessions often include short skill-building exercises, homework between sessions, and checking progress week to week.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest a mix of methods based on needs. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed and priorities shift, and the client is involved in deciding which strategies to try.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so they fit your schedule and daily life. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins in between other commitments. If a certain format matters to you, check the current options and scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Bambara, Wolof
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She works with parenting strain, family problems, communication problems, divorce and separation, and related concerns that affect individuals within family systems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, and applies trauma-focused strategies when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with individuals and within family systems on issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices from that location.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English, Bambara, and Wolof.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm practical details like time zones and scheduling before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific fees depend on the plan chosen.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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