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Samantha Akins

Therapist(she/her)
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Is something standing between you and the life you want to live? If your answer is yes, I'd like to help. For 16 years, I have helped individuals find their footing when anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief makes the path forward feel impossible. My focus are the thoughts and feelings standing between you and healthy relationships, professional fulfillment, or simply personal peace. Whatever brought you here, I am glad you came.

My approach to therapy

Our work together starts by looking at the thoughts and patterns shaping how you respond to the world around you. Some of those patterns protected you once;

many of them are now getting in the way. We examine which ones are holding you back and build more useful ways of responding in their place. I also spend time

understanding where those patterns came from, because the roots matter.

What you can expect from me

Every plan is built around your specific goals, what matters most to you, at a pace that feels right. Together as a team, we'll explore patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and discover healthier ways of responding so you can feel more in control and better about yourself. My hope is that you'll begin to see progress and feel empowered to make the changes you're looking to make.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Albany School of Social Welfare, SUNY
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English