Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 9 more.
(She/Her)
Hi, I'm Samantha and I am a Licensed Counselor in the states of New York and New Jersey with over 10 years of experience. Accompanying my strong passion and devotion to the mental health profession is my wide variety of professional experiences across disciplines and populations. I use a cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approach to therapy in order to create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere where clients can freely express themselves without the fear of judgement. My goal is to help clients transform themselves into stronger, more self-aware people.
In our first session, you can look forward a warm, inviting, person-centered environment that focuses on getting to know you more. I believe in getting to know where my clients are currently at in their lives, therefore we will spend some time discussing your background to the extent that you are most comfortable with at that time. In the first session we will briefly discuss therapy expectations, confidentiality, and the logistics of telehealth therapy. We will then continue our conversation regarding what brings you to therapy. From this discussion we will begin to develop our therapeutic relationship through open communication and diving deeper into the who, what, why, and how of your presenting concerns. In your first session, we may even begin to discuss coping strategies and get some therapy homework as well!
As a licensed therapist who has worked in various settings such as non-profits, hospitals, universities, telehealth and private practice I have learned wonderful and helpful strategies to assist others in working through some of life's most difficult times. In order to work with such a variety of people from all walks of life I have found my greatest strengths as a provider to include: active listening, lack of biases and judgments, as well as helping clients to understand the root causes of mental health issues while developing strategies and skills that resolve those inner conflicts.
In an ever-changing world, there is no shame in admitting when you're stuck. From an outsider perspective you may appear to have things under control; but mentally, you may be consumed by negative thoughts, about the past and/or fears of not achieving in the future. I welcome you to therapy! I have years of experience working with clients who are experiencing life transitions, navigating challenging interpersonal relationships, improving communication, bettering self-worth and esteem, as well as managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
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Cash - $160 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Horizon
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have learned that how we think and feel internally truly has a lot to do with how we operate, interpret, and interact with the world around us. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is my preferred treatment method in therapy due to its overall effectiveness and the positive impact CBT has had on the mental health of individuals I have worked with over the years. I truly believe in meeting every client where they are currently at. A strong focus of my work using CBT is emphasizing what is going on in the person’s current life while discussing what occurred up to the point, finding ways to make peace with the past decisions and experiences they no longer have control over, while developing good strategies for the future. In my work using CBT I make time and space for my clients to explore their mental health concerns diving into those patterns of faulty/unhelpful ways of thinking and learned unhelpful behaviors, with the goal of teaching new and effective ways of coping, reducing symptoms, and living more fulfilling lives. In practice I do this by helping clients to recognize their current distortions in thinking, helping them in gaining a better understanding of the behavior associated, collaborating to problem-solving difficult situations, and learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities. I have used CBT in working with various clients over the years and have found success in using CBT to treat: depression, anxiety disorders, life transitions, interpersonal/relationship problems, and severe mental illness.
7 ratings with written reviews
January 19, 2026
Mannnnn let me tell you, Sam is the bomb dot.com lol. She is super easy to talk to and allows you to just be free and say whatever is on your mind. This is only my second session with her and I already can't wait for our next one. She is also personable and relatable. If you are seeking for reassurance prepare to receive it, but she will call you out on a possible red flag that she hears or observes on all accounts.
January 9, 2026
Samantha is such an amazing therapist. She listens, she makes excellent solution oriented suggestions to problems, and she's authentic and warm. I am so happy that I found her.
December 9, 2025
Samantha was very warm and opening. She does a great job of showing you that you can talk to her and not be afraid to share anything