Dr. Amber Samuels
PhD, LPC, NCC, CCC
She/Her
Accepting new clients
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Licensed states
Washington, DC
At a glance
Services Provided
Individual Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+)
Teens (13-17)
Teens (13-17)
Languages Spoken
English
Gender Identity
Woman
Telehealth Availability:
I currently offer telehealth therapy sessions.
Fees & insurance
About this provider
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
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
AnxietyAttachmentBurnoutCareer CounselingCodependencyConsensual Non-MonogamyDepressionGender IdentityGriefHighly Sensitive People (HSP)Infidelity / Affair RecoveryLife TransitionsMen’s Mental HealthMood DisordersPerfectionismRelationship IssuesReligious Trauma & Spiritual AbuseSelf EsteemSpiritualitySuicidal IdeationTrauma & PTSDWomen’s Mental Health
Therapy approaches
Attachment-BasedBehavioral Activation (BA)Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)EMDRIntegrative TherapyMotivational InterviewingPerson-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Specialized Experience
BIPOC clientsBody-positive / Health at Every SizeEducatorsEntrepreneurs & ExecutivesLGBTQ+ AffirmingNeurodiversity-affirmingOpen relationships / non-monogamyRace & cultural identityRacial justice frameworkSex work-affirmingSex-positive / kink friendlyTherapists & Mental Health ProfessionalsTrans-affirming care
Fees & insurance
Insurance Accepted
AetnaBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)Oscar HealthOxfordProvidenceUnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH