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Hello and welcome! I am a friendly, warm hearted, curious, and effective Clinical Psychologist practicing virtually on the internet, and COVID compliantly in person in Santa Monica, California. My approach to becoming a helpful psychotherapist has been influenced by many years of formal education in psychology, exposure to multiple clinical training perspectives, and perhaps most importantly, my inherent curiosity toward understanding how and why I, and my fellow humans, behave the way we do! Above all, I deeply value being a helpful human being!
When I begin working with you, I will gently attempt to understand how you are feeling both physically and emotionally. I use empathy which is an emotional interaction between you as the client, and me as your therapist, that enables me to get a sense of how you are feeling. Moving gradually forward, you and I will discover how you are feeling in a given moment, with emphasis on the importance of remembering that "feelings change." This will help if, or when, you may feel overwhelmed and alone with depression, anxiety, loneliness, or sadness, etc. Change will begin by sharing with me your memories about when, and under what circumstances, you began feeling uncomfortable. You will gradually begin to notice that your feelings, and relationships with family and friends can improve! Over all, this process is expected to enable you to develop greater appreciation for yourself, which naturally leads to greater enjoyment of, and attachment to, others.
If this description of how I work as a therapist resonates with what you are looking for as a client, let’s meet in the mode with which you are most comfortable (Text, Chat, or Virtual) to see if we are a therapist/client match. Above all, I love my work as a psychotherapist and I look forward to helping you achieve your best life possible!
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Samuel Hopper. 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.
I have been only seeing Dr. Hopper for six months now however in this time he has created an extremely comfortable and safe space for us to talk openly about issues I might not have talked about otherwise. I feel he listens and seems to understand my problems but also is interested in making my life better by making me open up and talk about greatly uncomfortable events from my past without judgment. He is insightful and our sessions make me think deeply about myself from new perspectives at times. He has helped create a light at the end of my dark tunnel and every session gets that light a little closer and a little brighter.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Samuel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have had 2 sessions so far with Dr Hopper.
He listens well and really helps me by listening and helping me identify issues and looking at them in a different way so that I can start to understand why and where things went wrong. I strongly recommend him because I am very comfortable with him and I know as we continue our sessions I believe I was find peace and healing
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Hopper has a very kind heart. He is a great listeners and understands well my concerns. He is also very observant and offer advice to help me make the best decision. I highly recommend.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Samuel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
He is excellent. Very professional!
Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
In my experience so far with Dr. Hopper, I find him to be very empathetic and understanding. I feel he is present at every moment and really listens to me. I recommend him to anyone. He has a "kind father" appeal to him that I think will resonate for a lot of people. He is my primary (only) therapist on this platform and plan to keep it that way.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Excellent therapist. Very personable. Precisely someone I was looking for.
Written on Aug 12, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Hopper is an extremely empathic listener. He gives good advice at helpful times. He’s on time and gracious with his time.
I enjoy speaking with him and recommend him. I look forward to his help as I navigate my difficulties.
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Hopper is a kind person who works hard to get to the root of my issues. He has helped me find solutions for improving my work life and marriage. He is a good listener and has helped me work through various scenarios that I have struggled with. I was a lot happier now than when I started therapy. He has not pushed anything on me but has led me to a lot of useful information (ie. transcendental meditation as a means of overcoming stresses of work and enduring toxic environments/individuals). I come away from each session feeling strong. I would recommend Dr. Hopper to anyone.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Hopper is the best therapist I've ever had. We made so much progress in just 6 months. He's asks thought provoking questions, genuinely cares for you, and is good about gently challenging you. I've changed a lot, and I've changed for the better, and this wouldn't be true if I didn't have Dr. Hopper as my therapist.
Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I have found Samuel Hopper very helpful in terms of helping me deal with depression . He offers plenty of support and helps me understand what I need to do to deal with my situation. I like his low key style.
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Very helpfull
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Fantastic therapist! Dr. Hopper is a great listener, super insightful, and an extremely wise man overall. In only a few sessions, he has already provided a great deal of clarity on some major psychological issues that have plagued me for years. I'm so grateful to have found him.
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very good
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
First session was really good, the second was where I was lost; it was as if I was brand new and he had never talked to me before. Disappointing.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
A nice genuine person that can help you with anything
Written on Oct 28, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
He’s skillful at what he does, managed to fix all my issues in nearly 30 minutes. He’s very effective & very bright. 10/10
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 4 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Only a few sessions in, but I greatly appreciate Dr. Hopper's help in steering me towards new insights into things about myself. I always thought I was self-aware, but there a lot of things I never really noticed (or gave thought to) that have given me new perspectives as to why and how I do what I do.
Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Dr Hopper is a great listener and very compassionate.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Sam has great approach to the multiple situations that have come up since I started the session. His experience and expertise have helped me navigate emotions I haven’t experience before. And have been able to take the beast approach for me and the ones around me.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Hopper is very encouraging. I am very happy he has stayed with me on this wellness journey. I enjoy our sessions and feel like I can be my true self and express myself however I need to. No shame. Makes me feel empowered and valued as an individual. It is ok to be sad or depressed about something. It is ok to feel how we feel because we are human. Dr. Hopper acknowledges this. That is huge to me! :) I enjoy our sessions!
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Hopper is incredibly good natured and a fantastic listener. He created a safe, open space for me, which has been incredibly helpful.
Written on Apr 17, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Dr.Hopper has been a great resource. He understands and feels my pain and has helped me understand certain things about myself by simply asking me questions and helping me come to a self-realization about my issues, mindset, trauma.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Mr. Hopper is very compassionate. I was able to talk to him and get clear advice. I feel like there is hope when I speak with Mr.Hopper.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
Dr. Hopper is the first therapist that makes me feel heard. I've had other good ones in the past, but Dr. Hopper validates my thoughts and feelings, without simply agreeing. He provides very good insight, and I feel happy after talking with him.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
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