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- Solution-focused methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- School counseling background
About Mariama
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 14 years of experience. Mariama Sandifer has a background as a nationally certified school counselor and now provides individual counseling using solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approaches. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus anger and coping with life changes.
Mariama spent 14 years in public schools working with young people and families on academic stress, trauma, and family upheaval. That work shaped how she notices strengths and how she works with people where they are. She brings the same practical focus to her counseling practice outside schools.
Her approach centers on solution-focused methods that look for actionable steps and cognitive behavioral techniques that examine thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often identify small changes to reduce stress and manage anxiety. Mariama aims to give straightforward tools that people can use between sessions.
She works with children, teenagers, young adults, and adults across a range of concerns including relationship difficulties, anger management, adoption-related issues, career transitions, and family problems. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, commitment concerns, divorce and separation, isolation, and workplace issues.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect. Mariama frames counseling as a partnership where practical strategies and short-term goals guide the work. People who want clear, skill-based methods may find this approach useful.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Many of her most used methods are straightforward and fit well into virtual sessions. Solution-focused work centers on identifying small, practical steps to try between meetings; it helps with stress, decision points, and short-term problems. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teach coping skills for anxiety, anger, and mood shifts.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's needs and goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist set clear, achievable goals together and review them regularly.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a weekday or evening routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports follow-up work such as practicing skills between sessions and reviewing progress without needing to rearrange a commute.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus anger and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, commitment issues, divorce and family problems.
What is the therapist's style of working?
Her style uses solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approaches that emphasize practical steps and examining thoughts and behaviors. Sessions aim to produce usable tools and short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience, including a long tenure as a nationally certified school counselor before moving into private practice as an LPC.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana. The profile lists Georgia LPC and Louisiana LPC as credential details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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