Congratulations on the beginning of your journey to mental wellness!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have over 25 years in the helping professions. I received my Master's of Science Degree in Education in School Counseling from the State University of New York College at Brockport in School Counseling, and my Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling at the State University of New York College at Brockport. I hold my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional- Level 1 and have done additional trainings in Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focus Therapy, and in Child Centered Play Therapy. I am always learning and doing what I can to be the best counselor that I can be.
You are the best expert on you and I am looking forward to helping you reach your full potential.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 009562-01
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Samantha Golden. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Samantha helped me change my life. I will forever be grateful for her as a person and it was the best experience I’ve had with a therapist in my life.
Written on Jun 18, 2020 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months
Samantha was great in helping me realize what I could do with the tools I already have. She taught me how to use my strengths to my advantage in ways I hadn't thought to previously but only after helping me realize I had them. I can't recommend Samantha enough.
Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression
I’m so beyond grateful for my time with Samantha. I started counseling right at the beginning of the covid crisis and everything felt so uncertain. I have a trauma history and was in an extremely dysfunctional relationship. She helped me sort out all the pieces and put everything in its place. I couldn’t have attained my goals or found the courage to take the necessary steps to regain my life without her help.
I can not recommend Samantha enough to anyone else who is looking for someone to help get back on track and get healthy. Thank you so much for everything!
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I really look forward to our sessions so far. I feel like talking with Samantha has been productive and helpful. I would certainly recommend her to a friend
Written on Apr 14, 2020 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Golden is a really great counselor! She listens to what I’m saying and provides sensible solutions without making me feel bad or guilty for the way that I’m feeling. Thanks to her I’ve been able to find myself in a better headspace more consistently, and I’ve been able to stop negative thought patterns much more easily.
Written on Nov 14, 2019 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months