Samantha Sebastian
she/her
About
Samantha
Hi, I'm Sam! I'm passionate about helping clients feel deeply seen, supported, and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion and curiosity. I take a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, meeting you where you are and honoring your unique story. I believe therapy is a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and discover new ways of understanding your emotions, relationships, and experiences.
When I'm not meeting with clients, you'll usually find me exploring San Diego with my fiancé and our dog, Hazy, checking out a new coffee shop or brewery, or reading a good book by the beach. I'm a big believer that movement is medicine, so I love staying active through yoga and running. I also value connection and community, and I believe those relationships (along with moments of joy, play, and rest) are an important part of overall well-being.
Samantha
treats clients with
Sex/Intimacy
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Relationship Difficulties
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Sexual Issues
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Autism
Anger
Physical Health
ADHD
Weight Management
Childhood Challenges
Eating Disorders
Cultural or Racial Identity
Life Transitions
Sleep or Insomnia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Hoarding
Trauma and PTSD
Gender Identity
Grief and Loss
Communities
Samantha
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Samantha
can use
Somatic Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic
Narrative Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Therapy (AEDP)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Seeking Safety
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Samantha
education and experience
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at Izzo Marriage & Family Therapy
- School-Based Therapist at Sunnyvale School District K-12
- Wellness Coach at Caminar
- Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science & Policy from Duke University
Samantha
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