Mariam Parekh , CO Psychologist PSY.0004802, CA Psychologist 34220

Mariam Parekh is a clinical psychologist licensed in Colorado and California. She has practiced since 2016 and brings a decade of experience to sessions. Her work centers on common and painful problems like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress. She also helps people dealing with family strain and recovery from abuse.

She prefers straightforward goals. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and tracking progress over time. Mariam uses therapy methods that help people learn new skills, manage emotions, and change unhelpful patterns. She emphasizes strengths and positive growth rather than labeling someone as broken.

Mariam draws on a mix of short-term and deeper approaches. That lets her tailor work to urgent problems and longer-standing struggles. People who want practical tools and space to process their history often find this balanced approach helpful.

She has clinical experience from internships and postdoctoral work with veteran health centers and university settings. That background informs how she works with trauma, adjustment after major life changes, and complex emotional problems. Her clinical training and years in practice guide assessments and treatment planning.

Outside of work she values family time and creative reading. Mariam mentions enjoying fantasy books and shows about behavior and therapy. She views the idea of an inner child as something to honor while helping people build more satisfying relationships and daily routines.

How her approaches work in online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, body image concerns, and stress by teaching practical skills and steps to shift daily habits.

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can help people who struggle with intense feelings, relationship conflicts, or patterns of impulsive behavior.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and increase motivation for change. It works well when someone is weighing options about substance use, health habits, or commitment to therapy goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust the plan as progress is observed. Clients are involved in choosing what feels most useful and realistic for them.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone can be lower bandwidth, and messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules, caregiving routines, work hours, or when travel to an office is difficult.