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Mariama Samateh, LMFT
Florida
LMFT - Relationships and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Systemic perspective
- Solution-focused goals
About Mariama
Mariama Samateh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem and mood concerns including depression and bipolar symptoms. Sessions are offered in English, Bambara, and Wolof.
Samateh frames problems as part of larger systems. She looks at how family patterns, relationships, and past experiences shape current struggles. That helps identify why certain patterns repeat and what practical changes might shift them.
Her work often includes straightforward skill-building. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Solution-Focused techniques are used to set small, actionable goals and track progress between sessions.
She also uses client-centered and trauma-focused ideas to listen for what matters most to each person. The emphasis is on clear discussion, direct feedback, and practical steps rather than lengthy theory. Clients are invited to try new behaviors and check what works.
Sessions can address a wide range of concerns such as grief, addiction-related issues, relationship and communication problems, codependency, immigration stress, postpartum depression, and impulsivity. International clients are accepted, and the practice notes that costs vary by location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mariama uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in their thoughts and to practice different responses. CBT sessions typically include concrete exercises, thought records, and small behavior experiments that can be done between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her approach and focuses on listening, asking clarifying questions, and following what the client identifies as most important. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as issues shift and progress is observed. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. The practical advantages of working online include easier scheduling around daily life, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and the ability to continue sessions from different locations. These options can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while fitting therapy into a busy routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Bambara, Wolof
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and mood concerns among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. It focuses on practical exercises and behavior changes between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice with individuals and families.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LMFT licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Bambara, and Wolof.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any geographic or legal details during intake.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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