Samantha Kanelstein, LMSW
New York, NY
Online & In-Person
About me
Hello! I am an individual and couples therapist that supports clients in working through presenting issues including anxiety, depression, occupational stress/work-related trauma, relationship issues, difficulty adjusting to major life changes, complex trauma, sexual assault, bereavement, and challenges resulting from varying levels of instability and/or lack of social supports.
I understand that it can be challenging to begin working with a new therapist, and I will do everything I can on my end to help you to feel comfortable and build a rapport at your pace. My approach to therapy is person-centered, which means that each session is tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. I am an attentive and adaptable clinician, and these traits help me to engage deeply and authentically with people from all walks of life.
Building trust is crucial in fostering therapeutic growth, and I cultivate trust through active listening, transparency, and emotional-focused interventions to address what comes up between client and therapist in session. I aim to help my clients identify their strengths and needs, and I work collaboratively with them to bolster their innate abilities and use their strengths to achieve their goals.
As a person with a background in fine arts, I am both personally and professionally attuned to the challenges of working artists. As a therapist, I use my creative sensibilities to assist my clients in finding new ways to address challenges that leave them feeling dissatisfied creatively, professionally, and/or personally.
License
License(s)
Education
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$100 - $200Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Bullying
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Trauma Survivors
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media