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Mariam Parekh, CO Psychologist PSY.0004802, CA Psychologist 34220
Colorado
Clinical Psychologist - Stress and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills work
- Progress tracking methods
About Mariam
Mariam Parekh is a Colorado Clinical Psychologist with ten years of practice experience and licensure in Colorado and California. She completed a PhD at Syracuse University and finished internship and post‑graduate placements at veteran health facilities. She works with people reporting stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression.
Her approach is practical and goal oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with DBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution‑focused techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include tracking progress so people can see small changes over time.
Mariam often combines direct behavioral strategies with skills training for emotion regulation and communication. She also integrates work on personal meaning and strengths, drawing on positive psychology to help people reconnect with values that matter to them. This can help when coping with loss, separation, or ongoing stress.
She has clinical experience from placements at veteran health centers and academic settings, and she emphasizes measurable goals and regular review of progress. People who prefer structured work with clear steps and practical tools often find this style useful.
Outside of practice she spends time with her son and reads fantasy fiction. She notes that creative outlets and small everyday pleasures are part of how people can rebuild balance after difficult experiences.
How CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing work in online care
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative responses. It uses short exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.DBT provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is practical work for people who need tools to manage strong emotions or improve interaction patterns.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen commitment to change. It can be useful alongside CBT or DBT when motivation or readiness is a barrier.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, past attempts, and preferences, then test steps that fit those needs. This process is collaborative and adjusts based on what proves most helpful.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check‑ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It also lets people use written tools and screen‑shared worksheets during a session, which supports skills practice and progress tracking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include body image, addiction, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and ways to track small changes over time.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a PhD from Syracuse University and completed internship and post‑graduate placements at veteran health centers. She has practiced since 2016.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a CO Psychologist PSY.0004802 and a CA Psychologist 34220 based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current online and in‑person options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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