About Me

Dr. Mariam Shafik is a dedicated and compassionate clinical psychologist specializing in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, eating disorders, ASD, ADHD, personailty disorders and relational challenges. She is committed to providing evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a warm and supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their emotions and experiences.  

Dr. Shafik integrates a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to each client’s needs, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused approaches, and mindfulness-based interventions. She believes in a collaborative and client-centered approach, empowering individuals to develop effective coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful healing.  

Dr. Shafik earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C. She completed her APA-accredited doctoral internship at the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (JLG-RICA), where she worked with adolescents in a residential setting, providing individual and group therapy, family support, crisis management, and psychological assessments. Her clinical experience also includes work in outpatient clinics, schools, hospitals, and residential treatment programs.  

As the founder of Lighthouse Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Shafik is passionate about creating a space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered on their journey toward emotional well-being. Whether through therapy, assessment, or specialized trauma-informed programming, she is dedicated to helping clients cultivate strength, self-awareness, and meaningful change.