Samantha Shepherd, AMFT

I am an experienced associate marital & family therapist who works with issues regarding trauma, relationships, and mood disorders.

Hi, I’m an Associate Marital & Family Counselor located in Los Angeles, California. I specialize in helping those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/attachment issues, self-esteem, suicidality, and self-harming behaviors. I love working with all ages: kiddos, adolescents, young adults, and older folks—it provides a good balance. I utilize methods throughout sessions such as CBT, DBT, Gottman Couples Therapy, EMDR, and Compassion Focused Therapy. I am also open to providing awareness of the complexities that culture, sexuality, race, and generational trauma can have on our identity and mental health.
I enjoy working with clients who can appreciate a straight-forward conversational approach that is both genuine and insightful. This way, we are able to create a safe space where one’s true self is welcomed and can provide a direct connection to the issues we will work on together. I like to bring a balance of humor, wit, and sensitivity to sessions.
I know how hard it can be to go through life and feel like the weight on your shoulders is getting a little too heavy. Sometimes we feel alone and it’s hard to ask for help, but we are all deserving of finding purpose and adding meaning to our lives. I invite you to let me help you figure out how to do that in a way that’s best for you…one step at a time.