Therapist profile
Mariama Samateh, LMFT
Florida
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Trauma
Continue with MariamaWhere Mariama stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Florida / MT3898
- NPI
- 1801493713
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English, Bambara, Wolof
- Location
- Florida
About
- Client-centered listening
- CBT for unhelpful thoughts
- Solution-focused steps
About Mariama
Mariama Samateh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, and codependency. Sessions are offered in English, Bambara, and Wolof.
She views individual struggles in the context of relationships and past systems. Mariama notices how family patterns, cultural expectations, and past injuries shape current behavior. That focus helps people see the reasons behind repeating patterns and people-pleasing habits.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to the person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and on solution-focused work to map small, practical steps. For trauma-related issues she incorporates trauma-focused approaches to address past harm and its effects.
Mariama emphasizes straightforward work: identify the WHY, name the patterns, and practice tools to change them. She invites honesty and accountability in the room and helps clients find strengths to guide decisions. Conversations are aimed at clearer boundaries, better communication, and regaining a sense of control in relationships.
Her practice includes support for parenting concerns, grief, postpartum mood difficulties, addiction-related issues, and immigration-related stress. People who are worn down by caretaking, who struggle to say no, or who feel defined by another person’s needs may find this approach relevant. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client’s lead and explore relationship patterns and values in regular conversations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors step by step. In an online setting CBT can be used to practice new skills between meetings and to work on concrete exercises together during sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try approaches that fit. That collaborative process helps shape whether to emphasize CBT, solution-focused steps, or trauma-focused work.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. It can also make it simpler to follow through on at-home practice and to keep therapy consistent while managing life’s demands.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Bambara, Wolof
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, codependency, addictions, grief, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods, plus trauma-focused approaches when relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults and families on a range of issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Bambara, and Wolof.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm time zone and scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.