Mariah is a trauma therapist in Philadelphia, and the owner of Relational Realm — a therapy practice serving Pennsylvania, New York, and Connecticut

Trauma therapist Mariah sitting in a brown wicker chair and smiling at the camera

Hi, I’m Mariah.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree from Columbia University. My expertise also includes an Advanced Therapy Certificate from NYU, post master’s training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).

As a trauma therapist, I specialize in adult recovery from childhood attachment wounds. Often, childhood trauma (big or small) shows up in our adult lives. Trauma can manifest as cycles of familiar and frustrating relationship patterns; dating and relationship anxiety; perfectionistic and anxious thoughts and compulsions; co-dependency with family, friends, and partners; and a general sense of dissatisfaction with the way life looks and feels.

I’ve always been fascinated by this phenomenon. You’re fun, grounded, smart, and well connected. You know what you want and how to get it most of the time. However, you struggle to feel a deep sense of self love. Or you struggle to find healthy, secure relationships in which your needs are met. You've yet to find yourself feeling prioritized or valued. I am here to help you change all of that!

Specialty Areas

Emotional distance, intimacy recovery, and communication issues
Romantic relationship insecurity, avoidance, and anxiety
Dating confidence
Attachment trauma
Complex childhood trauma

Trauma Therapy Methods and Philosophy

Evidence-based Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), as well as talk therapy methods.
I focus on the intersection of trauma and relationship dynamics.
Compassionate and affirming environment that respects and supports all partnership configurations without judgment.
Neurodiversity-affirming approach — committed to honoring the unique relational experiences of neurodivergent individuals.
LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Watch Increasing Your Dating Confidence

Whether you're returning to dating after a break or feeling stuck in old patterns, you'll learn practical tools to boost self-assurance, communicate authentically, and navigate connection with more clarity and ease. Let's take the pressure off and build confidence from the inside out.

Watch Listen So Your Partner Will Talk And Talk So Your Partner Will Listen

In this webinar, you'll learn how to break through communication roadblocks and create the kind of connection where both partners feel heard and understood—so conversations become opportunities for closeness instead of conflict. Whether you're navigating everyday stress or deeper emotional topics, this webinar will help you talk with each other, not at each other.

FAQs

Individual sessions — $200
Couples/Relationships — $350
EMDR — $255
I don’t accept insurance in my private practice, but I invite you to explore my group practice, Relational Realm where other clinicians offer sessions at lower price points. While they are also out-of-network, their fees are often more accessible, and we’re happy to provide superbills for potential reimbursement through your insurance.
I am a registered provider with the Pennsylvania Victim’s Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP).
VCAP helps victims and their families through the emotional and physical aftermath of a crime by easing the financial impact placed upon them by the crime.
Through VCAP, survivors of sexual assault (in childhood or adulthood) are eligible for up to $5,000 in funding for therapy services if the crime occurred in adulthood, and $10,000 if the crime occurred in childhood.
Sexual assault victims seeking counseling services related to their abuse are not required to have reported the assault to police or other authorities to be eligible to receive these benefits.

Offering Clinical Supervision

Looking to grow your skills in a supportive, reflective environment? I offer clinical supervision for therapists seeking guidance in trauma-informed care, attachment-based approaches, EMDR, EFT, and integrating parts work into practice. Whether you're working toward licensure or simply want deeper insight into your cases, supervision is a space to build confidence, sharpen clinical intuition, and stay grounded in the work.

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