Mariam is a US trained art psychotherapist and has an MA in Art Therapy from New York University, New York. Her clinical experience includes working with clients in psychiatric, medical, educational and clinical settings in different countries including the US, Italy and the UAE. She has a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults experiencing psychological distress, suicidal ideation, self harm and/or identity confusion. Being born and raised in the Middle East, Mariam’s expertise also lies in supporting Arab families in navigating multigenerational patterns, trauma and difficult relational dynamics. Mariam’s areas of research focus on vulnerable and stigmatized groups, such as migrants and displaced individuals, and how to support them through art psychotherapy services. She is a part time lecturer and has presented in international and regional mental health conferences. Mariam is a member of the American Art Therapy Association, the New York Art Therapy Association, and the Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism.