Samantha Zarou

Sam is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of NY, with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She works well with individual adults struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, and stress management. She looks to help clients process their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, create a deeper awareness and understanding of themselves, and ultimately develop self-compassion, relief from symptoms, and positive change.

My approach includes psychodynamic, IFS (internal family systems, also known as parts work/inner child work), mindfulness and relaxation skills, as well as Hypnotherapy. I also utilize CBT/DBT at times. Ultimately I tailor my approach to the client's individual needs. I aim to work with the mind, body, and nervous system to create healing that addresses both the past and present.

I aim to create a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and provide a safe, nonjudgemental space. I hope for clients to leave sessions feeling more heard and understood, as well as gaining more insight into parts of themselves, and ultimately, more self-compassion and healing from past wounds contributing to current day protective/defense mechanisms, or symptoms. Years of sitting in the clients chair myself has led to a deeper level of empathy and understanding for my clients.