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Serena Samaniego

Therapist(She/her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor, Serena believes connection, hope, and resilience are the cornerstones for healing. Serena specializes in working with children, families, and couples who have experienced challenges related to attachment, relationships, and trauma. Visit onyx-therapy.com to learn more.

My approach to therapy

I believe in empowering others to be their own experts so they can reconnect with their most authentic selves. I do this by bringing together best practices and individualized approaches that incorporate my training in trauma, neurodevelopment, and relationships. We heal through more than just talking, therefore, I enjoy incorporating play, creative, and somatic practices into each session.

What you can expect from me

At every stage of life, you deserve to be seen, heard, and understood. I provide a safe and compassionate space for you, your children, and your family to courageously grow toward deeper, more meaningful connections. During our initial session, I’ll be curious to learn about your story as we begin exploring achievable and solution-focused goals. I like creating collaborative sessions that focus on sustainable change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Grand Canyon University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Relational, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English