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Samantha Contreras

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have a master's degree in social work (LCSW) and have been in private practice for 7 years.

I am a culturally competent therapist with experience working with various populations including, the LGBTQ community, adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, and those suffering from chronic illness. My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and strength-based, faith/spirituality can be incorporated into treatment as well.

My approach to therapy

I utilize an integration of modalities to best fit individual needs and to aid in behavior modification. I implement evidence-based therapy techniques including, but not limited to, mindfulness-based interventions, IBCT, CBT, ACT, and DBT to address symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relational problems, and/or other life stressors.

What you can expect from me

My role as a therapist is to support you and to challenge you on your path to self-improvement and self-empowerment. Through a collaborative process, we can explore and address the underlying causes of problematic behaviors, beliefs, and feelings. This will be a challenging process, it will be about being comfortable with being uncomfortable, I also assign homework to practice skills discussed in session.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Challenging, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential, Psychotic Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2101 North Country Club Road 102
    Tucson, AZ 85716