Samantha Malfitano

LPC, LCMHC, ACE
Accepting Clients

Helping high-achieving women heal anxiety, perfectionism, and trauma through holistic, trauma-informed therapy & coaching.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Coconut Grove, FL

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Have you spent years in therapy or reading self-help books, yet still find yourself stuck in the same emotional patterns? You know why you think the way you do, but insight alone hasn't created the change you're looking for. Anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and relationship struggles often have deeper roots. Together, we'll help your mind and nervous system heal so lasting change finally becomes possible.

My Background and Approach

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping high-achieving women move beyond insight and create lasting change. My approach blends evidence-based psychotherapy with nervous system regulation, trauma-informed care, attachment-focused work, somatic interventions, mindfulness, and practical coaching strategies. Rather than simply talking about your symptoms, we'll identify the deeper patterns keeping you stuck and build the skills needed to create meaningful change. You'll learn how to regulate your emotions, quiet the inner critic, establish healthier boundaries, strengthen relationships, and respond to stress with greater confidence. Every session is tailored to your unique needs, providing both compassionate support and practical tools so you leave therapy with greater clarity, resilience, and the confidence to navigate life long after our work together.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing is possible for everyone, regardless of how long you've been struggling. Many of us learn to survive by becoming perfectionists, people-pleasers, or constantly staying busy. Those strategies may have once protected you, but they don't have to define your future. I believe therapy is about more than reducing symptoms—it's about helping you reconnect with yourself, build emotional resilience, and create a life that aligns with your values. My practice is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for every client's unique story. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds, identities, cultures, and beliefs, and I'm committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can exhale, grow, and discover that lasting change is possible.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Coaching Internal Family Systems Psychodynamic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Depth Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Burnout
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Rate: $200 - 400/session

Info

Email Samantha
Mcfarlane Blvd
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
King st
Charleston, SC 29401

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