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Samantha Contreras
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Arizona

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Conditions, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues

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.

A bit about 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 our first session

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.


Samantha's style is

Open-minded
Challenging
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Samantha accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Samantha

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Arizona State University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian and Hispanic
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, PTSD, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Interpersonal, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Strength-Based, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Experiential Therapy, Psychotic Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Positive Psychology

Location

622 North Country Club Road Ste D
Tucson, AZ 85716