Samantha Marks, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Nanuet, NY
In-Person
About me
Has traditional therapy not worked for you? While sitting in an office might work for some people, it's not for everyone. My sessions all take place walking in a scenic location rather than sitting in a therapy office. This is a mindfulness-based therapy that can make it easier for clients to relax, release physical tension, and connect the mind and body towards reaching their individual goals, all while enjoying the beauty of nature.
Walking side by side rather than sitting face to face enables some clients to feel more comfortable when sharing the most intimate and sometimes traumatic details of their lives. Research has shown that movement, such as walking, helps boost serotonin (the happy chemical in the brain) significantly! It's a simple yet highly effective method of treatment. Everyone is welcome and no previous exercise experience is required. Our walking pace is set by you. This method is only to help enhance therapy and allow for movement to help facilitate the healing process. If you have any additional questions or feel that this type of therapy might work for you, let’s walk! Congratulations on taking the first step!
License
License(s)
Education
Columbia University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$200 - $200Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Chronic Illness
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Nutrition
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dance or Movement Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- walk and talk
Community specialties
- Trauma Survivors
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Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media