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. 

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Modalities: Individual and Couples Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy

Specialities: Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma

Location: Virtual & In-Person

Samantha Kanelstein, LMSW