Samantha Narins, MSEd, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in New York, NY. Works with ADHD, Anxiety and Autism. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Life Coaching
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Experiential TherapyUses activities such as role-play, movement, art or guided imagery to work through feelings in the moment, not only to talk about them.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Music Therapy
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Addiction, Alcohol Use, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Digital Nomads, Eating Disorders, Education and Learning Disabilities, Expats, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Obesity, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Weight Loss

Insurance

1199SEIU, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, CDPHP, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Highmark, Highmark BCBS of Western New York, HIP | Health Plan of New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana, Independent Health, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Providence, Providence Health Plan, Quest Behavioral Health, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $300; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Ages

Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Group

Communities

Blind Allied, Gay Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Single Parent

Religion

Jewish

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

University of Denver

Years in practice

10

Education & qualifications