My name is Samantha Pirnat I am an LPC in the state of New Jersey. I have over ten years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. I have a variety of experiences working in diverse settings including, mental health agencies, crisis centers, community outreach programs, domestic violence/rape crisis centers, an Eating Disorder treatment facility, and correctional settings. I have experience working with a variety of adversity; I have work with individuals who are living with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses, eating disorders, self-esteem-related issues, anxiety, and anger management. I believe counseling is most effective with a collaborative approach. I believe it is essential to meet the patient where they are. I utilize a combination of strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed techniques in my therapeutic approach. In my experience, it is beneficial to assist the patient in identifying strengths that are inherent and to help them strengthen their identified strengths to make positive changes towards the goals identified. I focus on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies in my work. I value creativity and believe my ability to energetically think " outside the box" is an adaptive opportunity for understanding and growth.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LPC 37PC00640400
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I can not say enough wonderful things about Samantha! She is warm, insightful and an excellent listener. After only a few sessions with her, I feel better equipped to handle challenging situations in my life. Samantha is incredibly knowledgeable and empowering. Wish I met her sooner! Highly highly recommend.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Very kind and helpful. Always responsive.
Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Samantha is really great and has helped me overcome many obstacles including how to be more assertive in the workplace, how to deal with family issues, and calming techniques to come down from an anxiety attack.
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd
Samantha Pirnat is a wonderful counselor! She finds out what you would like to gain from counseling, your goals. Very good listener and checks in to see how you are doing and if your situation is improving.
Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Samantha is very kind, patient and very smart. I feel truly heard with her. She is always there for me, listens to every single word I have to say, identifies the root of my problems quick and talks me through it no matter what time or day it is and That’s something I respect and appreciate a lot! She is the best!
Written on May 03, 2021 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I really respect her as a person she give great advice and she listens no matter the problem she alway there
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd