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OUR PHILOSOPHY
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​Symptoms present for a reason. At Pura Vida Psychiatry, we understand that our symptoms are messages that there is something out of harmony in mind, body or spirit. Rather than treat the symptom and try to eliminate it, we look to identify and treat the root cause, so that symptoms are no longer necessary.
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We believe in holistic treatment that recognizes the fact that mind, body, and spirit are inextricably connected. We aim to treat the whole person while also recognizing that the role of the practitioner is to facilitate healing, but that true, lasting healing comes from within oneself and through one's relationship with a higher power. ​
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We aim to treat from an integrative standpoint, recognizing that while Western, allopathic medicine has its time and place, more conservative, natural and holistic treatment is often the more effective and supportive means to aid in the healing process, leading to lasting wellness.
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We are conservative regarding psychopharmacological treatment, and it is not a primary treatment intervention of this practice. Our goal is to avoid it wherever possible due to potential side effects, and long-term medication reliance.
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“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
-C.G. Jung
Conditions Treated
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Anxiety & Depression
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Mood disorders
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Obsessions/compulsions
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Trauma/PTSD
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Stress
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Irritability
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Anger
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Lack of motivation
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Sleep issues related to anxiety or mood
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Self-esteem issues/feelings of worthlessness
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Disturbed body image
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Guilt
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Shame
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Issues with focus/attention
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Phobias
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Relationship issues
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Grief/Loss
Methods Used
HOLISTIC TREATMENTS
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Specializing in Mind-body (somatic) therapy
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Nature Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Wellness coaching
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Parenting support
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Psychotherapy
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Spiritual counseling
"I know I have mentioned it before, but I wanted to reiterate how grateful I am for everything you've taught & helped me with. I know you're going to say I am the one who is doing the work but let me stop you there! Haha. The work I am doing is a result of everything you've taught and instilled in me. I know God had his part in connecting me with a therapist that is a great fit for me & I am so grateful for that. I just wanted to let you know this and say thank you."
L.H.
"I am very grateful to Maryam for giving me the tools and strategies that have helped me to reconnect with my highest self. With the support of her wisdom, expertise and compassion, I am learning how to live the life I’ve always dreamed of. I am so lucky to have found her!"
S.L.
Working with Maryam has been transformative in ways I didn’t expect. This isn’t surface-level therapy. it’s real work. There were times where things felt like they were falling apart, but she helped me understand that it was actually part of something reorganizing. She brings together insight, body awareness, and a deeper understanding of human experience in a way that just makes sense. I’ve changed not just how I think, but how I relate to myself and others. I’ve let go of patterns I didn’t think I ever would. If you’re looking for someone to just help you cope, this may not be it. But if you’re ready to actually understand yourself and change on a deeper level, this work is powerful.
L.M.
I’ve worked with therapists for years and always felt like I understood myself, but nothing really changed. Working with Maryam was the first time I experienced something different. She doesn’t just talk about patterns...she helps you feel where they live in your body and actually move through them. There were moments in session where something would shift that I didn’t even have words for, but I knew it was real. She also approaches medication in a way that feels thoughtful and grounded, not automatic. I never felt pushed or dismissed, just guided. This work is deeper than anything I’ve experienced before. It’s not always easy, but it feels honest and lasting in a way that traditional therapy never did for me.​​​
K.J.
J.G.
Before working with Maryam, I didn’t even realize how dysregulated my body was. I thought my anxiety was just “who I am.” From the first few sessions, I felt a sense of calm and safety that I hadn’t experienced before. She has a way of being present that makes you feel truly seen without needing to explain everything perfectly. What stands out most is that she doesn’t rush the process. She meets you exactly where you are, and somehow that’s what allows things to actually change. Over time, I’ve noticed I’m responding to life differently, not just thinking differently, but feeling differently in my body. That’s something I didn’t think was possible.​​
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