Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 10 ratings

Sara Samadi

LMFT, 15 years of experience

Intelligent
Humorous
Authentic
Virtual
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About me

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, Texas, and Virginia. I have over a decade of experience working with a diverse population of individuals. I have worked in community mental health, public schools, corrections facilities, hospitals, and as an EAP provider. I am most passionate about working with the younger generation as I feel like that is where the most change and progress can be made. I would love to be a positive influence on the next generation. As a first-generation Iranian American, I understand the feeling of being caught between cultures. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. My approach is warm, empathic, and solution-focused.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During the first session, I will be getting to know the client by asking them a series of questions to learn more about their background and history and to build the therapist-client relationship.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to be warm and empathetic. I am able to build rapport rather quickly with my clients and have been told by some that I am "relatable." I use humor to keep things light during session which allows the client's to feel more comfortable.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I primarily work with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. I specialize in stress management, life transitions, academic/peer issues, family/relationship issues, self-esteem, communication, and cultural issues. I also speak Farsi (Persian).

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Anger ManagementAnxietyChild or AdolescentDepressionGriefSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I have been using solution focused therapy for years with my clients and have found it to be effective, because we focus on identifying the problem, setting goals, and setting a timeline that the goals will be reached. This is usually in 6-10 sessions. We focus heavily on learning, practicing, and applying coping skills outside of session to help expedite the process of healing and growing.

Location

Virtual
Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 10 ratings
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