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Samantha Kroener

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Recovery Coach with over 15 years of experience in human services. I work primarily with women who are motivated for change but may feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should give you more than insight—it should give you tools you can actually use in your everyday life. I help clients better understand their emotions, manage anxiety and stress, set healthier boundaries, quiet the pressure of perfectionism, and reconnect with what matters most to them.

I’m trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that provides concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and navigating relationships. I incorporate these skills into therapy in a way that feels approachable and relevant to your individual goals.

Whether you’re successful on the outside but struggling internally, feeling constantly “on,” or simply ready to stop feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to slow down, get grounded, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should help you understand yourself better, but also give you real tools to make changes in your everyday life.

My work is grounded in DBT and the belief that growth requires both stillness and strength—learning to slow down, get grounded, and respond to life with greater intention while building the resilience to handle what comes your way.

Together, we’ll focus on what’s getting in your way and what you want to change, whether that’s anxiety, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, boundaries, or simply feeling stuck. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to the life you want to build.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy. We’ll explore what’s been feeling difficult, what you’d like to change, and what you hope to get out of therapy. I’ll also share how I work and answer any questions you have.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before we meet. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer sense of where we can go from here.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Energetic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Mercy College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English