Culturally Sensitive Therapists in East Norwich, NY

Do you find that worrying and stress are impacting your everyday functioning? Do you have difficulty sleeping due to thinking about everything that happened today and anticipating concerns for tomorrow and next week? If at times you feel overwhelmed or stuck and don't know what to do, know that you are not alone! Working together, we will focus on the areas you want to improve in your life. We will move forward together and build on your strengths so you can thrive in your life. I work with high functioning and high profile clients so they can reach their goals and live a more fulfilling and happier life.

At Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy (LIIST), Samantha works with individuals facing challenges related to sexual functioning, depression, anxiety, gender and sexual orientation, and relationship skills. She provides support for gender and sexual orientation diverse (LGBTQ+) individuals and helps couples of all types enhance their communication skills. Samantha is also poly-inclusive and kink-aware.

You are right...life can be messy and at times, hard and overwhelming. It doesn't have to be this difficult, draining and challenging. The experience of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions and trauma all impact our ability to be fully present in our lives. As we move forward in an uncertain world, now is the time to empower self care, healing, inner peace, and confidence. Searching for support is an important step towards living an authentic and positive life experience. You, your feelings, and your goals are a priority. Together we can work toward rising above the mess and helping you achieve your best self.

Hello ! I have worked as a therapist and counselor in a variety of settings over the past 23 years, particularly with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of life transitions as well as psychiatric concerns. I believe my role as a therapist is to work side by side with you to achieve your goals and feel BETTER! Authenticity, honesty creativity and humor are my trademarks.I work to make sure you are heard and valued!

Seeking therapy can be the first step toward making positive changes in your life. Symptoms of crippling anxiety or depression may be affecting your interpersonal relationships and may be preventing you from achieving your aspirations. Together, we can work to identify the challenges and obstacles that may be impacting your mental health and overall sense of well-being. I will also work to help you recognize your strengths and attributes that guide the process of improving your overall functioning.

Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.

I am culturally aware and sensitive to the unique backgrounds, customs, and worldviews of my clients. I am a compassionate therapist who appreciates working side by side with my clients on their therapeutic journey. I utilize a multimodal approach to treatment as I recognize that there is no one approach that applies to all situations. Through building a solid rapport and forming a strong treatment alliance with my clients, I work to help my clients learn healthy and adaptive coping skills, increase awareness, and experience greater joy and meaning in their lives.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with personal challenges, family and or relationship issues? Anxiety and fear can leave you stuck and hold you back from moving forward. By having a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk freely, one can often face new possibilities with ease. I utilize person-centered and strength-based therapeutic practices that are solution-focused and aim to promote individual growth. We will work together to identify and implement the changes you need to meet your life's goals and happiness. Assisting you in creating the life you desire and deserve is my ultimate objective.

I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy for individuals across the adult lifespan, ranging from young adults to geriatrics. I place emphasis on establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship in an effort to help clients facilitate meaningful life changes, to ease suffering, and to work toward achieving personal goals.

I am a warm and inviting therapist that has created a sacred space with your healing in mind. I offer my clients the elements that I find most valuable in any therapeutic relationship; support, encouragement, empathic listening, non-judgement, interaction, collaboration, and trust. With a varied toolbox and skill set that we can draw upon, I enjoy blending evidence based practices with more creative approaches when called for. Some clients are open to including mind/ body based practices in their work with me while others may pursue a more traditional route. Ultimately, we will work collaboratively on the issues you are facing.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck in certain feelings? We call emotions "feelings" because they are experienced physically first, and then words are put to what is felt. If talking yourself out of uncomfortable feelings isn't working, you may want to try body-based therapy. All of your emotions are needed to fully express yourself, just as a dancer needs a full range of motion, and an artist needs every color. I help clients to cope with uncomfortable and painful feelings in order to open up to feeling safe experiencing the full range of human emotions. I offer traditional talk therapy, body-based therapy, and Walk & Talk therapy.

Are you experiencing stress , anxiety, depression or have an addiction problem? Have you had unresolved trauma? Art is an expressive medium which helps facilitate communication, reduce stress/anxiety and explore the different aspects of yourself. I use psychotherapy as well as the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the mental, physical and emotional well being of individuals of all ages in a fun non-threatening approach.

Before I share how I can support you on your path to a more fulfilling and thriving life,I would like to acknowledge your courage for showing up. It is truly the grandest act of self-compassion to seek the support necessary to find inner peace in what can seem like a chaotic world.Often we move through life on autopilot, allowing our thoughts and behaviors to consume us.Hardships and struggles are part of being a human, however, how we CHOOSE to attach and respond to the pain will determine our mental/emotional wellness.You are the expert on your own life and it is with great privilege that I get to be a part of your evolution.

In life, we all encounter struggles that we need help with. Whether it be low self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions or other daily stressors, I can assist you in creating a more productive and happier lifestyle, while improving your mental, emotional and physical health. Together we will build a strong therapeutic relationship through the utilization of a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental approach. My focus is person-centered and strength-based to help clients tailor their treatment to their specific needs and become a better version of themselves.

I am a LCMHC in New York and a Canadian registered psychotherapist of Ontario. My job is to interpret and apply current theory and empirically validated treatments in an ethical manner with the goal of relieving your distress. I believe when working with clients, that it is important to attend to the affect, cognition, and behavior of the individual to identify any characteristics of psychopathology. The goal of therapy is to help you express, alter, and understand what is causing your distress. Many considerations are weighed to formulate your treatment plan based on your clinical needs.

You feel stressed out all the time. You have managed to keep everything together for years but you feel like you are barely holding on. You are exhausted all the time and often think you just can't do it anymore. On the outside, it seems like you have it all it. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head often reminds you of all the ways you’re falling short. You're tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come last on your list. Not anymore. Now is the time to prioritize yourself and make a positive change.

The idea of therapy can sometimes be overwhelming, even more overwhelming then what lead you to search for a therapist in the first place. The truth is, however, that therapy can be whatever you need it to be. Whether something as big as a life transition or something as small as a series of bad days, the therapeutic relationship can be a tool for examining, venting, learning, or guiding. It is a nonjudgmental space where you can bring anything on your mind and find the tailor-made support you need to move through and forward. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment and dedicated time for clients to hone in on themselves.

Going through Bariatric Surgery? Frustratrated with the ups and downs of dieting? I get it! Being overweight can have an enormous impact on us not only physically but so often mentally as well. Let's get real- it is never really about the food is it? We manage so much on a daily basis yet this issue remains so hard for us even when we work tirelessly to manage it. We can become so self- critical and simply feel defeated. You are not alone. You may be very surprised to learn how much of the way we think and feel directly impact this process. Truth be told, the answers are not always so obvious.