Mariam Parekh

Mariam Parekh is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Colorado and California with ten years of practice since 2016. She holds a PhD from Syracuse University and completed internship and postgraduate placements at VA sites and Dartmouth and Loma Linda institutions. Her listed concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

She works in a straightforward way that focuses on goals and measurable progress. Sessions emphasize evidence-based methods and practical steps clients can use between meetings. Mariam also brings positive psychology into sessions to help people reconnect with what matters to them.

Her background includes internships at White River Junction VA and Dartmouth, and post-graduate work at Loma Linda VA. That clinical training informs her approach to trauma, adjustment, and marital concerns. She aims to help people notice small changes as they work toward longer-term goals.

Mariam uses a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods guide how she helps people manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning.

Outside of clinical work she spends time with her son and reads fantasy books to keep her imagination active. She also follows material about body language and therapy, reflecting an interest in practical, observable behavior and communication.

How her clinical approaches shape online work

Many of Mariam’s methods are focused on changing how people think and act in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ones while building practical habits that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify values and increase readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and practical next steps.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt sessions so the chosen approaches match what the client hopes to accomplish. That collaborative selection happens during early meetings and can evolve as needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or to do shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows continuing regular work on skills and goals without requiring travel, which can help people keep steady momentum between sessions.