Samantha Aversano

Hi! My name is Samantha Aversano (she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker in the state of New York, I received my Masters of Social Work from Silberman School of Social Work. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral techniques to help my clients understand their feelings, mind, and body. Throughout my career I have gained experience of various backgrounds and cultures, from working with children as young as six years old to adults 70+ years old. I have worked with all types of client concerns regarding depression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional concerns , post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, role changes, life transitions, and substance abuse. I am an affirming therapist who works with the LGBTQIA+ community. I write letters of support for gender affirming care and I have advanced training in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues, adhering to all WPATH standards of care.

I believe that the client takes the reins in therapy with me. I go where the clients wants to go, while asking questions to help me learn more about you and patterns of behavior that might be coming up. I believe knowing how you feel and think helps us get to the root of an issue that may be coming up. I am a cheerleader for my clients, empowering them to make the next step in a goal or speak their mind. I help my clients appreciate themselves and reinforce positive self talk.

I create a warm and inviting environment for clients to jump into therapy or take their time with opening up to me. I'm curious about your support system, your likes and dislikes, and what you want to get from therapy. We will work collaboratively to explore goals that you want to accomplish. We will establish what working on that goal looks like together and how you will know that you are accomplishing that goal.