"I strive to help people "surviving" to start "living."
samantha cohen, lmsw
associate therapist
all about samantha
Samantha is warm, encouraging, and empathetic while also being direct to challenge her clients. She doesn't take herself too seriously, and believes in showing up authentically in the therapy space. Samantha enjoys bringing humor and a lighthearted energy into sessions when it is appropriate, and believes this helps her clients feel comfortable opening up from the start. Samantha creates a judgement free environment that allows clients to be their true selves and feel confident while being vulnerable. Samantha acknowledges that sometimes therapy can feel intimidating and strange at first, so she encourages clients to take their time and move at a pace that feels right for them.
Samantha believes that therapeutic work should always feel collaborative, and strives to be a solid support system and cheerleader for her clients as they work to make positive and lasting changes in their lives.
how she works
Samantha believes that therapy is most successful and fulfilling when time is taken to build a strong alliance between therapist and client. Part of this is making sure the client feels respected, and free to move at their own pace. Samantha has vast experience working with young adults and people going through transitional stages of life, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges.
She is a trauma informed therapist, and trained in EMDR to help clients create a new relationship with trauma they have experienced. Samantha is also trained in sex therapy, and has a sex positive approach when working with individuals and couples. She believes that not every client is the same, and tailors the therapy experience to each client by pulling from different therapeutic modalities such as CBT, ACT and humanistic techniques that fit the client’s needs and goals. Samantha aims to make all her clients feel safe, comfortable, challenged, and proud throughout their journey in therapy.
Get to know me
Dessert.
One thing you couldn't live without
Cool weather, a fall scented candle, and finishing a good book.
Something that always makes you smile
The sprout emoji. You can ask me why when we meet!
Most used emoji
The beach when it is chilly outside. Sweat pants and bonfire vibes.
Where is your happy place?
Speaking every language.
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Wake up, take my time drinking coffee, get dressed, and head to work.
Morning routine
Artwork! I love painting and ceramics, and find it to be a very meditative experience.
What do you do to de-stress?
I usually take my time on Sundays meal prepping, arranging flowers in my apartment, and relaxing. It helps me de-stress and feel calm before starting the work week.
How do you set yourself up for a successful week?
Rome, Italy.
Favorite place you have traveled
Meal prepping, watching some good reality TV after a long day, listening to the Harry Potter books on repeat while running errands or doing artwork.
Rituals
