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Nicole L. Gonzalez, LCSW (she/her) Founder & Psychotherapist

Nicole is a psychotherapist with a history in business leadership roles, who is passionate about enabling individuals and couples to overcome the effects of trauma and mental health challenges.  Her clinical focus includes survivors of trauma, interpersonal challenges (including couples), and professional growth . She partners with her clients to better understand themselves, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals.  She feels privileged to be present with her clients in dark moments and creates an authentic connection and safe, warm, empathetic environment.  Nicole uses an eclectic approach to therapy drawing from EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Response), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Gottman Couples Therapy, Object Relations, AEDP, Attachment Theory, and Motivational Interviewing.


Nicole is a certified Trauma Counselor and was the Director of Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Initiative for Safe Horizons where she: lead and coordinated activities of an Interdisciplinary Domestic Violence (DV) High Risk Team charged with ensuring effective protective actions and strategies for clients, provided short term counseling, crisis intervention and advocacy for DV survivors identified as high risk, developed risk management plans with clients, reflecting each client’s unique situation and facilitated team meetings with and training/presentations for law enforcement and social service organizations, In addition, Nicole's interned at the Crime Victims Treatment Center at Mt. Sinai West & St. Luke’s Hospitals where she provided individual therapy to survivors of violent crime to prevent, reduce or eliminate symptoms of PTSD and other mental health disorders using various evidence-based techniques. Before entering private practice work full-time, Nicole worked in the Psychiatric Emergency Room and Outpatient Clinic at Kings County Hospital.


EMDRIA Trained

DBT Certified by DBTNCAA


RATES & AVAILABILITY

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $300/session

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EDUCATION

New York University

Master of Social Work

Clinical Focus in Trauma


CUNY Queens College

Bachelor of Art in Psychology

Minor: Student Services and Counseling 


AREAS OF FOCUS

Trauma

PTSD

Couples Therapy

Dating, Friendship and Relationship Challenges

Assertiveness

Issues of Identity

Career Challenges

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transitions

Stress Management

DBT Skills Training:: 

- Mindfulness

- Emotional Regulation

-  Interpersonal Effectiveness

-  Distress Tolerance



Vanessa Williams, LMHC (she/her) Supervising Psychotherapist

Vanessa is a mental health counselor who nurtures a genuine connection with her clients with her warm, accepting presence, contagious smile and wonderful sense of humor.  Maya Angelou said, “There is no greater agony than bearing the untold story inside you.” Each person’s story shapes who they are, and there are stories that are a burden to carry alone that is relieved when met with empathy. Vanessa considers it to be an honor to be with clients as they share their untold story, gain greater self-knowledge, and manifest the story that is yet to come. 


Vanessa incorporates a wide range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Vanessa welcomes the opportunity to work with clients of all races, genders, sexualities, religions, nationalities/ethnicities, and all relationship types.


Prior to joining Roots and Branches, Vanessa worked in another private practice with individual adults and couples. While in practice there she supported couples experiencing challenges with sex, pre-marital concerns, separation/divorce, and general communication and conflict. Vanessa also worked at CityLink Psychological services where she gained experience with adolescents and knowledge of this crucial period of development. Currently, Vanessa is an active member of the American Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA). 


EDUCATION


New York University Steinhardt School 

Master of Arts: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness


CUNY City College of New York

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 


Penn State

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting


AREAS OF FOCUS

Adolescence

Anxiety

Coping skills

Couples Therapy 

Depression

Family Dynamics

Issues of Identity

PTSD

Relationship Building

Trauma


RATES & AVAILABILITY

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $200/session

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Sophie Desnoyers, LMHC (she, her) Psychotherapist

Sophie is a mental health counselor who sees each clients potential for growth within a safe and honest therapeutic space. She appreciates the risk clients take when sharing their struggles and stories. In honoring that risk, Sophie reminds clients every step of the way of their power. Pain, distress and discomfort can inform us about the ways we see, move through, and live in the world. Sophie encourages clients to explore these pain points and move forward with a new perspective: more in alignment with their values and goals. 


Sophie primarily works through an integrated, eclectic approach, incorporating acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness in her work with clients. She helps clients to reflect on the role of early life experiences in current behavior. Sophie also believes laughter is therapeutic, and will find appropriate moments for the occasional corny joke or overly specific metaphor. 


Sophie approaches therapy from a social justice framework and trauma-informed lens, acknowledging the structures at play in our broader society. She aims to understand how social inequities and injustice inform the narratives clients bring into therapy. Her experience centers around individuals who struggle with identity conflicts, life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal urges. She is LGBTQ+ affirmative and racial justice allied. Prior to joining Roots and Branches, Sophie has worked as a Mental Health Counseling Intern at a Brooklyn-based counseling center. She has worked as a Crisis Counselor with the Crisis Textline, and worked as a Program Assistant at Johns Hopkins University. 


EDUCATION

NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Master of Arts: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness


Mount Holyoke College

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology


AREAS OF FOCUS

Identity Work

Trauma and PTSD

LGBTQI 

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Depression

Self-Esteem

Self-Harm

Relationship Challenges

Life Transitions

Women's Issues


RATES & AVAILABILITY

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $190/session

-  Sliding scale available

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Dilara Akpinar, LCAT (she, her) Psychotherapist

Dilara is a somatic psychotherapist, who cultivates an environment that fosters curiosity, growth, and radical acceptance of self. Working with Dilara will show you the profound transformative impact of connecting with your body.  Often clients have, through therapy or introspection, acquired an intellectual knowledge of themselves and their desired world, but find that they are still feeling stuck in painful memories, cyclical experiences, or emotional dysregulation. This can be tiresome loop, often resulting in disconnection from both self and others. Dilara can help you embody your authentic selves and values. Through integration of mind, body, and soul, Dilara will be your guide on a journey to enhance your self-awareness, map behavior patterns, release emotional blockages, nurture a serene connection to the present moment, and transform traumatic stagnancy into growth-oriented energy. 


Dilara uses an eclectic therapeutic approach through a blend of psychoeducation, somatic awareness, mindfulness skills, and talk therapy. Grounded in evidence-based methodologies like Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing,  She applies these approaches through a person-centered lens, emphasizing social justice framework and trauma-informed perspectives in her practice. Dilara embraces the chance to collaborate with clients of every race, gender, age, sexuality, religion, nationality/ethnicity, and relationship type. She encourages you to come as you are.


Dilara carries experience in working with individuals across various age groups, addressing a diverse range of inner challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, pain management, grief and loss, conflict, identity, self-esteem, as well as relationship and intimacy concerns. Her background includes working at a domestic violence shelter, where she facilitated group and individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults. She additionally facilitated group therapy sessions at a suicide prevention center for Latinx teenagers. Furthermore, Dilara creates embodied wellness workshops for communities incorporating an earthly, ancient movement modality known as belly dance, to delve into the emotions within the body, particularly focusing on the exploration of divine feminine energy.



EDUCATION

Sarah Lawrence College

Master of Science: Dance/Movement Therapy


University of Greenwich

Bachelor of Arts: Media and Communications


AREAS OF FOCUS

Teens and Emerging Adults

Global Majority

Somatic Awareness

Wholeness/ Self-actualization

Trauma

Depression

Oppression

Couples Therapy

Sex Therapy

Relationship Challenges

Life Transitions

DBT Skills Training:

- Mindfulness

- Emotional Regulation

-  Interpersonal Effectiveness

-  Distress Tolerance


RATES & AVAILABILITY

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $180/session

-  Sliding scale available

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JP Diana, LMSW (he, him) Psychotherapist

JP encourages clients from all walks of life to enter the room exactly as they are and greets them with his natural warmth, curiosity and sense of humor. With great respect for the courage it takes to be vulnerable with a new therapist, JP strives creates an accepting and non-judgmental space to share all the thoughts, emotions, and memories that are hard to talk about. JP approaches therapy as a joint creative process where, once JP fully understands your vision for the next chapters of your life, he can offer questions and insights that help you develop a rich, values-based, healing, storyline resulting in the fulfillment of your goals  JP utilizes an eclectic, person-centered approach drawing from various clinical modalities including humanistic therapy, DBT, CBT, Gottman Couples Therapy, Narrative therapy and person-centered therapy. 


JP is a Licensed Master of Social Work, who has studied social work and clinical psychology at Boston College and New York University. In his internships he worked at Public Allies, a community-based organization offering groups and workshops to promote mindfulness and mental health awareness, and Urban Health Plan where provided individual therapy and case management services to adolescents, and developed and provided mindfulness, emotional regulation and community building workshops for afterschool programs. Upon graduating, JP worked as a mental health clinician for Family services of Westchester providing individual therapy and crisis intervention for children, adolescents and adults. 


DBT Certified by DBTNCAA


EDUCATION

New York University, Silver School of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Clinical Focus


Boston College, Morrissey School of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Concentration: Clinical Psycholo


AREAS OF FOCUS

- Anxiety

- Depression

- Family Conflict

- Highly sensitive

- Grief
- Introversion

- Loneliness

- Mindfulness

- Peer relationships

- Self Esteem

- Social Anxiety

- Spirituality

- Trauma



RATES & AVAILABILITY

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $190 /session

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Caren Holmes, LMSW (they, them) Psychotherapist

Caren Holmes (they/them) is a licensed therapist whose approach to individual and relationship therapy is psychodynamically and psychanalytically informed, meaning they work with people to unearth the hidden roots of their decisions and struggles. Over time, deepening the study of our lives can provide insight and relief from psychic pain, revealing greater capacity to live with more passion, creativity and aliveness. They work collaboratively with clients moving through questions related to the complexities of intimacy, relationships, gender, sexuality, political activism, and interpersonal/state violence. Caren brings thoughtful attention to issues of identity, power and belonging, embracing liberatory practices to explore our histories, patterns, desires, and sociopolitical realities. 

Outside of psychotherapy, Caren has a background in abolitionist, anti-imperialist and feminist community organizing. They received their MSW from CUNY’s Silberman School of Social Work during which time they worked in community mental health settings. They have a BA in Gender Studies from the College of Wooster and an MA in Postcolonial Studies from SOAS University of London.



EDUCATION

Silberman School of Social Work

Master of Social Work, Clinical Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups

 

SOAS University of London

Master of Arts, Postcolonial Studies


College of Wooster

Bachelor of Arts, Gender and Sexuality Studies


AREAS OF FOCUS

Trauma

Anxiety

Depression 

LGBTQIA

Grief

Caregivers

Codependency

Domestic Violence

Domestic Abuse

Family conflict

Open relationships non-monogamy

Peer relationships

Relationship issues

Self-esteem

Self-harming

Sex therapy

Sex positive-kink allied

Sexual abuse

Substance use

Transgender


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $200/session

-  Sliding scale available

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Sonya Katcher, LMSW (she, her) Psychotherapist

Sonya is a licensed therapist and artist. She works with clients to cultivate self knowledge and acceptance, so that they can create and sustain deeper relationships with others. There is no singular formula for change, progress or healing; so we must figure out how to invent our own. Sonya brings creativity, levity, and an engaged presence to this process. 


Her practice is informed by a mix of different therapeutic modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and DBT, but she will look first to you as the expert on how to address your own needs. Sonya welcomes clients of all ages, cultures, gender expressions, and sexualities. She has done extensive work supporting clients moving through grief, navigating complex trauma, and repairing relationships. 


Sonya comes to Roots and Branches with over a decade of experience supporting people living with schizophrenia. Working with this community has instilled a deep reverence for resilience, an appreciation of difference, and an unwavering certainty that we’re all capable of building an authentic, connected life. Sonya has a background in art education, leading art classes and workshops for children, adolescents, and adults.


EDUCATION

Hunter CUNY, Silberman School of Social Work

Master of Social Work, Clinical Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups


Pratt Institute

Master of Sciences, Art and Design Education

Master of Fine Arts, Printmaking


San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art with a minor in English Literature


AREAS OF FOCUS:

Anxiety

Career challenges

Community

Complex trauma/PTSD

Creative growth

Depression

Ethics

Family dynamics

Friendships and romantic relationships

Gender affirmation

Grief and loss

Intrusive thoughts

Sexuality

Spirituality


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $200/session

-  Sliding scale available

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Anthony Phagoo, MHC-LP (he, him) Psychotherapist

Anthony is a mental health counselor who offers a warm, compassionate, and strengths-based therapeutic space where clients are met with acceptance and care. He values therapy as a space where clients can explore their experiences with openness and intention, and believes that being genuinely understood can support meaningful change. Anthony approaches therapy with curiosity and respect, honoring each client’s lived experience while supporting them in deepening their connection to identity, reclaiming personal agency, and moving toward a more empowered and authentic way of living.


Anthony works from an integrative and eclectic approach, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, somatic work, and narrative therapy. He supports clients in building practical tools to navigate distress while also creating space to explore identity, meaning, and the experiences that inform how they move through the world.


Anthony approaches therapy through a liberation psychology and social justice framework, attending to the broader cultural, relational, and systemic forces that shape clients’ experiences. He has experience working with people of color, LGBTQIA+ and queer communities, Latinx clients, and immigrant populations, and offers therapy in both English and Spanish. Prior to joining Roots and Branches, Anthony worked in community mental health settings. These experiences inform his commitment to honoring diverse narratives and approaching therapeutic work with cultural humility and care.


EDUCATION

Teachers College, Columbia University  

 Mental Health Counseling - Bilingual Latinx Spanish Concentration 


Wesleyan University 

 B.A., Psychology & Romance Studies (Spanish & French)


AREAS OF FOCUS:

Anxiety

Depression

Coping Skills

Trauma

Identity Work

Self-Esteem

LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy

Life Transitions

Immigrant/Acculturation Challenges

Relationship Challenges


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $ 190/session

-  Sliding scale available

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Beñat Quartararo, LMSW (he, him) Psychotherapist

Beñat is a psychotherapist who provides a safe and open environment in which clients can feel free to be themselves and be heard without judgement. He brings deep curiosity and respect for where the client is in their story and who they want to be in their next chapter.  His approach invites clients to discover the many ways in which they make meaning of their experiences through language, body, and identity. 


Beñat’s approach to therapy is based in psychodynamic theory, incorporating elements of mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He values what aspects of ourselves have gone unnoticed or omitted to make our stories legible to others. He has supported clients' exploration of a broad range of issues, including anxiety, navigation of queer identity, depression, past and present traumatic experiences and relational difficulties. 


Beñat received his MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work. Beñat encourages each client to move at their own pace and offers himself as an anchor to ground clients in taking emotional risks. During his training he worked with a diverse population of adolescents and adults between internships at Radical Healing (Raleigh, NC) and Swarthmore College. 

EDUCATION
Smith College School for Social Work

Master of Social Work

University of North Carolina-Asheville

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science


Areas of focus
Anxiety

LGBTQIA+

Relationship Issues

Depression

Grief

Trauma and PTSD


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $ 190/session

-  Sliding scale available

-  Click here for Availability & Next Steps to Book


Betty Roytburd, MSW-LP (she, her), Psychotherapist

Betty is a psychotherapist who works with individuals navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, identity questions, and major life transitions. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process and prioritizes cultivating a therapeutic relationship in which experiences, emotions, and questions can be explored openly and without judgment. Clients are invited to reflect on patterns in their lives while exploring the histories, stories, and personal narratives that shape how they understand themselves and their relationships. Through dialogue, new insights and possibilities can begin to emerge.


Her clinical approach integrates evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), alongside narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, somatic awareness, creative arts therapy, and psychodynamically informed perspectives. Betty works from a social justice–oriented perspective and attends to how social, cultural, and material conditions shape people’s lives and experiences. Her work brings curiosity to how individuals make meaning of their experiences, with attention to language, the body, and the broader contexts in which grief and change take shape.


Betty holds a Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and a BFA in Interdisciplinary Sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her clinical training includes facilitating creative arts therapy groups and working in community-based mental health settings. Alongside her psychotherapy practice, Betty continues to work as an artist and curator and has helped organize community initiatives focused on mutual aid and supporting communities affected by war and displacement. She is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Her artistic practice, clinical training, and community work inform an approach that values creativity, reflection, and the possibilities that can emerge through conversation.

EDUCATION
Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College, 2025

Master of Social Work

Maryland Institute of College Art, 2012

Interdisciplinary Sculpture / Art History


Areas of focus
Addiction

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Couples therapy

Depression

Grief

Life transitions

Relationship challenges

Trauma and PTSD


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $ 190/session

-  Sliding scale available

-  Click here for Availability & Next Steps to Book


Charlie Blair, CAT-LP (she, her), Psychotherapist

Charlie welcomes all sides of her clients with genuine curiosity, humility, and a sense of humor. She offers the therapeutic space as a landing ground—a place to come exactly as you are. Charlie believes that everyone has their own unique mental terrain, shaped by our identities, thoughts, emotions, and relationships. As a therapist, she hopes to work alongside you as a partner in exploration, offering support and perspective as you navigate your inner landscape.


Her approach to therapy is fluid, collaborative, and client-centered, with sessions tailored to your unique needs and goals. Drawing from a diverse therapeutic toolbox—including relational therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), art therapy, and humanistic approaches—Charlie meets clients wherever they are. Whether you’re looking for a more traditional therapy experience or hoping to try something creative and expressive, she values and welcomes all forms of expression.


Charlie received her MPS in Art Therapy from the School of Visual Arts. During her graduate training, she provided individual talk therapy and art therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in both private practice and community-based settings. She has also worked in a residential treatment program specializing in DBT, where she provided psychoeducation and skills coaching to adolescents navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other challenges. Charlie holds a BS in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Studio Art from Tufts University.

EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts,  2025

Master of Professional Studies - Art Therapy

Tufts University, 2020

Clinical Psychology


Areas of focus
ADHD

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Coping Skills

Couples Therapy

Depression

Emerging Adult

Life transitions

Peer Relationships

Romantic Relationship

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Self-Esteem

Stress

Teens 

Trauma


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $ 190/session

-  Sliding scale available

-  Click here for Availability & Next Steps to Book


Tatyana Scarlett, MHC-LP (she, her), Psychotherapist

Tatyana is a warm, grounded, and deeply empathetic mental health counselor who creates a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and respected. Her presence is calm and affirming, and clients often describe feeling at ease with her—able to speak freely without fear of judgment. Tatyana believes healing happens through meaningful connection, and she takes the time to build a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship with each person she works with.


Her approach is collaborative and client‑centered, allowing therapy to unfold at a pace that feels safe and supportive. Tatyana helps clients explore patterns, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and compassion, supporting growth that feels both sustainable and empowering. She is particularly attuned to how past experiences and trauma shape present‑day challenges, and she works thoughtfully to help clients build insight, resilience, and self‑trust.


Tatyana draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and strength‑based approaches, integrating these tools in a way that feels personalized rather than formulaic. She adapts her work to each client’s unique needs, honoring cultural, relational, and identity‑based experiences. Her clinical experience includes working through a trauma‑informed lens with concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and parenting challenges. Tatyana earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and has worked with diverse populations across group and private practice settings. Earlier in her career, she served as an intake coordinator, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding client needs and helping individuals take their first steps toward care. At the heart of Tatyana’s work is a belief in people’s inherent capacity for growth and healing. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s complexities and reconnect with their strengths.

EDUCATION
Long Island University,  May 2025

Master of Science- Mental Health Counseling

Brooklyn College, August 2022

Bachelor of Science- Psychology


Areas of focus
Anger Management

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Couples Therapy

Depression

Life transitions

Men's Issues

Parenting

Personal Growth

Relationship Issues

Self-Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Women's Issues


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Cigna in-network

-  Rates for out-of-network/full fee $190/session

-  Sliding scale available

-  Click here for Availability & Next Steps to Book


Ariel Phillips (she, her) Intern Psychotherapist

Ariel is a mental health counseling intern dedicated to fostering a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. She believes deeply in the inherent goodness and resilience of all individuals and approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey.


Ariel takes an integrative approach, drawing from person-centered, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral frameworks to tailor treatment to each client’s specific needs. She incorporates practices such as mindfulness and parts work to help clients develop greater self-awareness, regulate emotions, and build meaningful connections with themselves and others. Overall, Ariel aims to support you in meeting all parts of yourself with compassion, moving toward greater self-acceptance, and cultivating a life that aligns with your values.


In her previous career in the nonprofit sector, Ariel blended leadership skills and a passion for the arts to support the careers of New York City artists and creatives. With a background in parenting and peer mentoring, Ariel brings a rich understanding of the complexities of human relationships, personal growth, and the challenges that come with navigating life’s transitions. 



EDUCATION

NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

In Progress: Master’s Degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness (expected 2026)

 

NYU Institute of Fine Arts

Master’s Degree in Art History


Yale University

Bachelor’s Degree in Art History


AREAS OF FOCUS

Anxiety

Codependency

Depression

Grief

Marriage Counseling

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Relationship Issues

Self Esteem

Stress

Trauma and PTSD

Women’s Issues


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Rate $50/session

-  Interns do not qualify for insurance reimbursement

-  Samantha is at capacity for new clients

-  Click here for Availability & Next Steps to Book


Samantha Song (she, her) Intern Psychotherapist

Samantha is a mental health counseling intern who approaches therapy as a space for authenticity rather than perfection. She believes that each person carries pieces of their history that quietly shape the way they experience the present, and that healing begins by bringing those pieces into the light with compassion and curiosity. Using a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental approach, Samantha invites clients to explore the patterns in their lives, reflect on the experiences that may still carry weight, and imagine new ways of moving forward. 


Drawing on person-centered, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral frameworks, she tailors her approach to the unique needs of each client. Samantha also integrates practices like mindfulness to deepen self-awareness, support emotional regulation, and foster meaningful connections with oneself and others.



EDUCATION

Brooklyn College, CUNY

Master’s Degree: Mental Health Counseling (expected 2026)

 

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY

Bachelor of Arts, Major: Forensic Psychology, Minor: Counseling


AREAS OF FOCUS

Stress Management

Anxiety

Depression

Self-Esteem

Spirituality

OCD

Couples Therapy

Relationship Issues 

Dating, Friendship and Relationship Challenges

Women’s Issues

Teens and Emerging Adults


AVAILABILITY & RATES

-  Rate $50/session

-  Interns do not qualify for insurance reimbursement

-  Samantha is at capacity for new clients

-  Click here for Availability & Next Steps to Book


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