Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
I work with teens, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, and emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences, unsure how to express their emotions, or overwhelmed by expectations at school, home, or in relationships. I also work with transgender and gender-diverse teens and young adults in an affirming way, and support parents navigating their child’s emotional needs.
My Background and Approach
Samantha is a licensed therapist at North Salem Psychotherapy with experience working with teens, young adults, and families in outpatient and private practice settings. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, emotional overwhelm, and stress related to relationships, school, and life transitions. Her approach is relational, person-centered, and collaborative. Therapy with Samantha focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe to explore how past experiences continue to shape present emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She integrates insight-oriented work with practical strategies drawn from DBT and other evidence-based approaches to support emotional regulation, self-understanding, and stability. Samantha works at a steady, supportive pace and is attentive to safety, boundaries, and each client’s capacity. Her goal is to help clients feel more grounded, develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others, and m
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Samantha believes therapy works best when it is grounded in a trusting, authentic relationship. She views trauma responses, anxiety, and emotional struggles as understandable adaptations to life experiences rather than personal failures. Her work is guided by compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s story. She believes healing happens through feeling seen and understood, developing insight into patterns shaped by past experiences, and learning practical ways to regulate emotions and create safety in the present. Samantha values meeting clients where they are, honoring their pace, and supporting trauma recovery that feels steady, empowering, and sustainable.