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I am glad you found your way here let's make it worth your while! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist in the state of Florida. I have eleven years of experience working with children, families, adults and couples. I also work as private practitioner helping individuals and families with issues related to depression, anxiety, life changes, coping with grief and self-esteem issues. I am a trained systemic therapist who see individuals as part of a system. Your current issues may have a lot to do with the system you are or were part of. Trauma, dysfunctions in the family, stress and conflicts don't happen in a vacuum they happen within the framework of systems. Taking a closer look at that system to understand context and patterns is crucial in gaining self-awareness and growth. If you are able to figure out the WHY and HOW, you will gain insight thus be able to identify tools to help manage or resolve the issues that brought you to therapy. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment conducive for self-discovery and growth. I encourage an atmosphere of honesty, compassion and accountability. I help clients identify and use their strengths to occupy the driver's seat in their own lives. My personal goal for my clients is that even if we are unsuccessful in finding solutions to your issues, you can leave therapy with renewed sense of self and more empowered than when you started.
Professional experience
10yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mariama Samateh. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She was so attentive and kind, never making me feel unsafe or judged. She’s very insightful and helped me make realizations that I could not come about on my own.
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Mariama for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
You have helped me so much in just a few sessions!! I can’t wait to see what the future holds. Thank you so much!! 10/10 recommend Mariama.
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Absolutely Great
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Mariama for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She's great. She allows me to direct the conversation, whatever kind of day I have when we talk. She shares great insights and asks the right questions. When I need "homework" to think or process, she's amazing too.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Mariama for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Mariama was a great help to guiding me in finding inner awareness through the trauma. She helped me realize my own strengths. I would highly recommend her for any person looking to overcome their trauma and find their inner awareness. I'm very grateful for her guidance and help.
Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Mariama for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coaching
Great at what she does. Compassionate, understanding, gentle yet very honest and helpful. She genuinely care about you.
You can tell she loves what she does. I definitely recommend her!
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Mariama for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I’ve only had a couple sessions with Mariama and she is honestly the best! I highly recommend her!!
Written on Jan 07, 2023 after therapy with Mariama for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I can’t believe how helpful she’s been in such a short time.
Written on Dec 25, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Mariama is an extremely understanding and empathetic therapist. She is non-judgemental and supportive. She also gave me things to think about and challenges my views on decisions/thoughts. She is a wonderful therapist.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thank you for the kind words to help me and provide a nice first interaction take care
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Mariama is a good therapist who listens and gets to understand an individuals issues . She empowered me on how to work through my issues using the strength based approach and gave very good culturally appropriate recommendations. In a nutshell I felt safe and supported. Thank-you Mariama!
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I couldn't have a better therapist.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Sorry I have to write this quickly. Although a shorty of amount time so far, she’s very easy to talk with and very relatable. I like her a lot.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management
My experience with Mariama was amazing, as someone that started therapy for the first time, she created a safe space for me to express my emotions. She guided me throughout the process. She is very knowledgeable . Her calming presence and support was greatly appreciated.
Written on Nov 06, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mariama is so knowledgable and helpful in everything. She really listens to you and offers a variety of solutions and techniques to approach issues.
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Mariama gives excellent guidance during sessions and is compassionate and healthily directive. She offers fantastic and deeply insightful feedback. She has helped me re-evaluate things that I used to feel were the worst and has shown me a new way to think and therefore feel about things. Highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
An expert in her field, love working with her
Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Mariama has been able to provide unparalleled insight and perspective into myself and the relationships with those most dear to me, and is absolutely invaluable.
Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve never taken part in therapy before, so was a little hesitant if it was going to help me, but Mariama made me feel comfortable, listened but also challenged my ways of thinking, and gave me a bunch of tools to use on my own to manage my mental health.
Couldn’t have asked for a better therapist, can’t recommend her highly enough!
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She’s been very professional and kind. Gives homework and follows up to check on you
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mariama gave me homework and it was brilliant changed my view completely on how I deal with my situation. She’s awesome :)
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She is a great listener and can take a lot of information and boil it down to a few simple ideas, or patterns. She offers clarity and support.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Mariama helps me see the big picture and gives me powerful advice on steps I can take to stay focused on achieving peace within and in my relationships. She is honest, warm, and a great listener. I feel hopeful and inspired after each of our sessions.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Mariama has helped me tremendously in learning to cope with my anxiety and issues with low confidence. Using the coping strategies she has given me, I feel like my quality of life has been improved and that I feel more confident in work and relationships situations that have previously given me anxiety.
Written on May 29, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mariama is a wonderful therapist. I like that she listens to me closely and helps guide me to the answers within myself. She offers helpful perspective changes and has a good grasp on how to treat trauma and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. I look forward to more sessions with her.
Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I fully trust Mariama and love to talk to her. The atmosphere is very comfortable and Mariama has great advices for me. She supports me without pushing me too much.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
I am very impressed with Mariama's gentle ways. She gets to the point fast & asks me the right questions to help me understand an issue faster. She feels intuitive & I feel very blessed to have her as my knowledgable therapist. Each session I make big shifts in awareness so that I can move forward easier with grace & ease
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Honestly, Mariama is the first therapist who is actually changing my life. Every session I improve myself and my relationship. I’m starting to have fewer problems the more we talk! She knows how to address problems and improve mental health. Thank you so much for being on this platform!
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I haven’t felt comfortable speaking with many people in the past, or felt like I clicked with them. I feel comfortable speaking with Mariama and look forward to our sessions.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Mariama was super helpful and full of great ideas and methods to help me with my mental health.
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Mariama is a really great person, she listens, cares, understand and helps in figuring out solutions for problems. I highly recommend!
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Mariama's expert advice, actionable coping strategies, and caring encouraging nature has given me the strength to move forward with gusto and vitality. From the get go, she made me feel comfortable and heard, helping me challenge my spiralling thoughts and providing perspective on situations in which I was struggling. Mariama's incredible insight and understanding has helped me immensely, all the while with and a great sense of humour that always brightened our sessions. Thank you Mariama for all you do!
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Very responsive
Written on Jan 09, 2022 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Mariama was instrumental in helping me through a rough patch in my marriage. She gave me the guidance I needed to take the proper steps to save my marriage of 10 years, I can't thank her enough. I would highly recommend anyone seeking relationship counseling to speak with her.
Written on Dec 31, 2021 after therapy with Mariama for 1 week on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I'm getting so much from working with Mariama. Right from the first session I felt that she 'saw' me and had a strong understanding of the issues I've experienced (and the ongoing impacts of my particular trauma). Mariama has provided me with support, motivation and very practical advice to challenge my beliefs and thoughts, and this has helped quite quickly on a day-to-day basis. I've seen a few different therapists over the years but have never quite felt such a connection where I know the therapist just 'gets it'.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Mariama for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
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