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- Relationships
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About Samantha
LCSW-R licensed in New York with 18 years of clinical experience, Samantha Berman-Melendez focuses on relationship issues, self-esteem, career concerns, mood disorders, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges. Samantha combines psychotherapy and coaching to help people sort priorities and access practical resources. She writes plainly and aims to make next steps clear for those who feel stuck.
Samantha sees therapy and coaching as hands-on problem solving. Sessions often involve clarifying goals, identifying obstacles, and practicing realistic strategies to manage stress and mood. She pays attention to how life roles - work, parenting, and relationships - affect daily functioning and decision making.
Her practice emphasizes getting people the resources and perspective they need to move forward. That may mean addressing practical barriers, building routines, or talking through relationship patterns. Samantha also helps people who face big life transitions or recurring anxiety find steadier ways to cope.
Over nearly two decades of work she has combined clinical practice with coaching methods to support clearer planning and follow-through. She frames therapy as a collaborative process with specific steps and tools rather than abstract conversation.
People working with her can expect direct discussions about goals and small, achievable tasks between sessions. Samantha encourages tracking progress and adjusting plans as needs change. The focus is on usable skills and better access to community or professional resources when those help.
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Approach and what online sessions involve
Many clients come for help with mood, anxiety, or relationship problems; Samantha blends psychotherapy and coaching techniques. Psychotherapy focuses on talking through patterns, understanding how past experiences affect current behavior, and developing coping skills for depression, anxiety, and trauma. Coaching-style work concentrates on concrete goals, step-by-step planning, and overcoming practical obstacles that keep someone from making changes.Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Samantha will review your concerns and goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what works. She usually frames work in clear aims and measurable steps so progress can be tracked together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel, making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, and allowing appointments during breaks or outside typical office hours. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while still focusing on practical tools and goal-oriented work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines psychotherapy and coaching to set goals, practice skills, and remove practical barriers to progress.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of clinical experience in social work and behavioral health.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.