Dr. Farah Ibrahim, CO Psychologist PSY.0003172
Colorado psychologist with four decades of experience
- 40 years experience
- Stress and relationship focus
- Trauma and family expertise
About Dr. Farah Ibrahim
Dr. Farah Ibrahim is a licensed psychologist in Colorado (CO Psychologist PSY.0003172) with 40 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through major life challenges. She has served as a professor at multiple research universities and has taught and supervised both master’s and doctoral students, bringing a depth of clinical insight and academic rigor to her therapeutic work.
Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts - especially intergenerational dynamics - trauma and abuse, mood disorders, addictions, parenting struggles, and issues of intimacy and self-esteem. She also attends to related areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiving stress, grief, codependency, and challenges tied to adoption and blended families. Cultural identity and sociopolitical factors are important threads in her approach, and she integrates awareness of these influences into treatment planning.
Dr. Ibrahim emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and practical steps toward greater well-being, offering guidance, support, and empowerment throughout the change process.
Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts - especially intergenerational dynamics - trauma and abuse, mood disorders, addictions, parenting struggles, and issues of intimacy and self-esteem. She also attends to related areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiving stress, grief, codependency, and challenges tied to adoption and blended families. Cultural identity and sociopolitical factors are important threads in her approach, and she integrates awareness of these influences into treatment planning.
Dr. Ibrahim emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and practical steps toward greater well-being, offering guidance, support, and empowerment throughout the change process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Farah Ibrahim have?
Dr. Farah Ibrahim has 40 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Farah Ibrahim a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a licensed psychologist in Colorado and holds the credential CO Psychologist PSY.0003172. License details: CO Psychologist PSY.0003172.
In which languages does Dr. Farah Ibrahim provide therapy?
Dr. Farah Ibrahim provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Farah Ibrahim located?
Dr. Farah Ibrahim is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Dr. Farah Ibrahim as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Farah Ibrahim through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Farah Ibrahim work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Farah Ibrahim works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Farah Ibrahim cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Ibrahim commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust; this approach can help with relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and issues of intimacy. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client’s perspective and supports growth through empathy, active listening, and collaboration - useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent tool she uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Ibrahim works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work fits the client rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support ongoing engagement and make consistent therapeutic work more attainable for many people.