Rida Farooqi, MA, NY | Marriage and Family Therapist

About Rida Farooqi

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Urdu

Getting to know Rida Farooqi

Rida has a background as a youth leader, a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) supporting children with Autism, and specialized work with children of substance-using parents, Rida knows how to create a welcoming, trusting environment where younger clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely excited to engage.

What should a new client know about working with you?

You’ve already taken the hardest step by arriving here. Together, we can explore how to rewrite your story so you can evolve into the person you truly wish to be. I believe the relationships we are born into and build along the way heavily shape who we are. My role is to help you notice the impact of those connections, find your footing within them, and discover who you are outside of them. If you are coming in as a couple or family, my goal is to help you build gentle, effective communication so every voice is strengthened, heard, and deeply acknowledged. I strive to empower you so that you can establish yourself in the world you live in.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Drawing from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and the Gottman Method, we will work together to separate you from the problem, challenge unhelpful patterns, navigate life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and grief, and build stronger, more resilient relationships. I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working toward full licensure in New York. I provide therapy in English and am fully fluent in understanding Urdu (with conversational speaking proficiency).

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WE ACCEPT WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM INSURANCE. We will submit NYSHIP out of network claims on your behalf. We are not in network with NYSHIP. We are also able to inform you ahead of time what cost would look like out of network based on your plan. We are NOT in-network with medicare/medicaid or UHC Community plans.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office location

Rida Farooqi, MA also offers online video visits for patients

Open-Minded Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC

560 Broadhollow Rd, Ste 302, Melville, NY 11747

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Education and background

Practice names

Open-Minded Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC

Education and training

Alliant University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

Awards and publications

Magna Cum Laude

NPI number

1518780246

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What practice does Rida Farooqi work with?

Rida Farooqi works with Open-Minded Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC.

Where is Rida Farooqi's office located?

Rida Farooqi has 2 office locations, including in Centereach and Melville, view full addresses on Rida Farooqi's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Rida Farooqi?

Rida Farooqi frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Rida Farooqi on their profile.

What languages does Rida Farooqi speak?

Rida Farooqi speaks English and Urdu.

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