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Dr. Amber Samuels

(She/Her)

PhD, LPC, NCC, CCC

Currently accepting new clients. 

Telehealth Availability:

I currently offer telehealth therapy sessions.

Clients I Work With

I believe that no matter where you’re starting from—transformation is possible. Within the safety of a therapeutic relationship, I will work with you to develop new ways to respond to life's challenges. Therapy is most successful within the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. This means that, as your therapist, I work to build an atmosphere that’s rooted in safety, openness, and mutual respect, in which you feel heard and understood. I am currently completing training in EMDR through the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy, an approach that can help reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic experiences over time.

Approach

You know things need to change. Maybe it's a nagging feeling, or a wave of overwhelm that washes over you sometimes. Taking the first step to reach out for therapy can feel daunting, but I'm here to walk alongside you in your journey toward the change you want in your life. This might look like skill-building, emotional (re)processing, or a mix of both.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

Whether you are seeking relief from the impact of traumatic experiences, struggling with mental health concerns like anxiety or depression, or need support navigating life transitions (grief & loss, heartbreak, a new job), I’m committed to working with you to create positive and sustainable change in your life.

More About My Practice

I am a licensed and board-certified therapist. I also train and supervise student therapists as a college professor. In addition to sharing my mental health expertise in media outlets such as Forbes and the Associated Press, I actively teach, publish, and conduct research on mental health topics.

Additional Credentials & Training

EMDR Trained

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Teens (13-17)

Services Provided

Individual Therapy

Specialized Experience

BIPOC clients
Body-positive / Health at Every Size
Educators
Entrepreneurs & Executives
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Neurodiversity-affirming
Open relationships / non-monogamy
Race & cultural identity
Racial justice framework
Sex work-affirming
Sex-positive / kink friendly
Therapists & Mental Health Professionals
Trans-affirming care

Gender Identity

Woman

Languages Spoken

English

Specializations

Modalities

Attachment-Based
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Integrative Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy

Specialties

Anxiety
Attachment
Burnout
Career Counseling
Codependency
Consensual Non-Monogamy
Depression
Gender Identity
Grief
Highly Sensitive People (HSP)
Infidelity / Affair Recovery
Life Transitions
Men’s Mental Health
Mood Disorders
Perfectionism
Relationship Issues
Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma & PTSD
Women’s Mental Health

Insurance and Payment

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Oscar Health
Oxford
Providence
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

State Licensed In

Washington, DC