Mariama Samateh

Mariama Samateh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. She brings 12 years of clinical experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Mariama speaks English, Bambara, and Wolof, and she accepts international clients.

In sessions she treats concerns that include trauma and abuse, parenting strain, addictions, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, codependency, separation and divorce, immigration-related stress, and postpartum depression. Mariama frames problems in context, noting how patterns in relationships affect individual well-being.

Her style is practical and straightforward. She listens without judgment and encourages honest conversations. Mariama helps clients identify strengths and small steps they can try between sessions.

Mariama uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide work on symptoms and patterns. She helps people understand the why and how behind their struggles so they can choose better responses and build new habits.

People who prefer a collaborative, empathetic therapist may find her approach useful. She emphasizes accountability alongside compassion and aims for clients to feel more empowered over time. The focus is on clear, manageable tools that fit daily life and on developing a stronger sense of self.

Approaches that guide online work and practical change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, non-judgmental working relationship. It helps people feel heard and use their own insights to guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each client to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and shifting course when needed so sessions match what a person wants to achieve.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and daily life. Many people appreciate not needing travel time and being able to schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments will be conducted. Licensed professionals can use these options to support consistent progress while focusing on practical tools and skills that translate into everyday routines.