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Dr. Farah Ibrahim

Dr. Farah Ibrahim

CO Psychologist PSY.0003172

Therapist · Colorado · 40+ years of experience

Experienced Colorado psychologist focusing on practical change

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  • 40 years experience
  • Attachment-based care
  • Practical skill building

About Farah

Dr. Farah Ibrahim helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strains, and grief. She also works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addiction, parenting pressures, career changes, and coping with life transitions. Dr. Ibrahim is a Colorado psychologist with decades of experience and a practical approach to difficult problems.

She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. Conversations look at patterns that keep problems going and try small changes that can make daily life easier. She creates a calm space where clients can say what is real for them without judgment.

Over a long career she has taught and supervised at four major research universities and worked with master's and doctoral students. That work sharpened her skills in assessing complex situations and explaining options clearly. Her background also gives her experience with cultural identity and sociopolitical factors that affect people's lives.

Dr. Ibrahim draws on attachment-based ideas to understand close relationships and on client-centered methods to follow each person's goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to help manage thoughts and strong emotions. Sessions aim to be practical and tailored to each person's needs.

People who choose her often want clear steps forward and steady support while they make changes. The focus is on collaboration, realistic goals, and building skills that fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Approaches and online support that fit your life

Dr. Ibrahim uses attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. This approach helps when connection patterns - such as mistrust, fear of abandonment, or shut-downs - contribute to anger or relationship stress.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes. CBT can help manage anxiety, depression, and strong emotional reactions by giving concrete tools to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will pick methods and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the focus on what is useful for the client.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, make scheduling easier, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help find a setup that matches daily routines and needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Colorado
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
CO Psychologist PSY.0003172
Languages
English
License (Colorado)
Psychologist · No. PSY.0003172
NPI
1366165409

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting, career issues, bipolar and depression, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens closely, follows each person's goals, and helps try small practical changes that can reduce distress.

What experience does she bring?

She has four decades of professional experience and has taught and supervised master's and doctoral students at four major research universities.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Colorado Psychologist, CO Psychologist PSY.0003172, and practices from Colorado.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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