LMHC, 5 years of experience
New to Grow
I’m Samantha Frum, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) specializing in working with adolescents, young adults, and families. I support clients navigating a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, impulse control, substance use, relationship issues, behavioral concerns, unresolved trauma, conflict, anger, and stress. My approach to therapy is integrative and compassionate. I work collaboratively with clients to increase self-awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, and process difficult emotions in a safe, supportive space. I’m deeply passionate about reducing the stigma around mental health and believe in the importance of whole-person wellness—mind, body, and heart. In our initial sessions, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where we’ll explore your mental health history, clarify what’s been holding you back, and set clear, meaningful goals for growth. When working with families, I focus on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and helping each person feel more understood and connected within the family system. I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2021, and I’m licensed to practice in the state of Florida. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, know that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’d be honored to support you.
In our first session together, you can expect a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where we’ll take time to get to know each other. I’ll invite you to share your story and what’s been challenging for you or your family. Together, we’ll explore your goals for therapy and begin to identify what you hope to change or improve. This initial meeting is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions about the process and decide if my approach feels like the right fit for you. My aim is to create a safe, collaborative environment where you feel comfortable taking the first step toward healing and growth.
I believe that every individual and family brings unique strengths and resilience to the healing process, even when it doesn’t always feel that way. Together, we’ll uncover and build on these strengths—whether it’s your willingness to face difficult emotions, the deep love you have for one another, or the small acts of courage you show every day. My goal is to help you recognize and nurture these inner resources so you can navigate challenges with greater confidence and hope. Emphasizing strengths alongside growth helps create a balanced, empowering path toward lasting change.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and families who are feeling overwhelmed by emotional, behavioral, or relational challenges. My ideal clients are often navigating issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, or difficulty managing emotions—and these struggles may be showing up at home through increased conflict, silence, or emotional distance. Many of the families I support feel stuck in painful cycles—whether it's arguments that escalate quickly, teens pulling away, or caregivers feeling helpless and unsure of what to try next. I’m here to help untangle what’s going on beneath the surface and bring clarity, support, and direction. I’m especially drawn to working with teens who feel misunderstood or emotionally overwhelmed, and with parents who are trying their best but feel burned out or disconnected. If you're ready for a more grounded, compassionate approach to healing—one that supports both individual growth and stronger family connection—we may be a great fit.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with adolescents and families to help them better understand and shift the patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress and relationship challenges. In my work, I guide teens and their caregivers through practical, evidence-based strategies to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and more adaptive coping skills. I help clients explore what’s happening beneath the surface—whether that’s anxious or self-critical thoughts, unresolved emotional pain, or reactive behaviors—and support them in developing greater insight and resilience. My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct, creating a space where teens feel supported in making meaningful change. I also integrate CBT within a family systems framework, paying close attention to how communication patterns and interaction cycles may be reinforcing struggles. This allows families to build healthier dynamics, improve understanding, and strengthen their connections with one another. Through the structure and tools of CBT, I help adolescents and their families feel more grounded, empowered, and emotionally connected.
I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with adolescents and families to support them in managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and developing healthier coping strategies. DBT offers a structured, skills-based approach that helps teens navigate overwhelming feelings like anger, anxiety, or sadness without becoming emotionally flooded or shutting down. I teach and practice core DBT skills—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—so that adolescents can respond to challenges with greater clarity and control. My work is grounded in validation and change, helping teens feel seen and understood while also guiding them toward growth and behavioral shifts. I also bring DBT principles into family work by helping caregivers and teens improve communication, reduce conflict, and better understand each other’s emotional experiences. This often includes coaching families on how to de-escalate difficult moments and stay connected through high-stress situations. By combining DBT’s practical tools with a compassionate, collaborative approach, I support adolescents and their families in building emotional resilience, increasing self-awareness, and creating more stable, connected relationships.
I incorporate family therapy into my work with adolescents and caregivers by focusing on the relationships, communication patterns, and emotional dynamics that shape the family system. I believe that many challenges teens face—whether emotional, behavioral, or relational—are best understood and addressed within the context of the family as a whole. In sessions, I help families identify unhelpful interaction cycles, improve communication, and shift rigid or reactive patterns that contribute to conflict or disconnection. My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration, creating a space where each family member can feel heard and understood. I support families in developing more effective ways of relating, setting boundaries, and working through past or present challenges together. Whether the goal is to reduce conflict, navigate a transition, or repair emotional ruptures, I guide families in strengthening their connection and building a more supportive, responsive home environment. Through family therapy, I help bring insight, clarity, and healing to relationships, so that both teens and their caregivers can thrive together.