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Somiya (Sam) Murtadi, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

I believe that my approach and personality create a safe environment for my clients to create lasting change. I have over 7 years experience in substance abuse, I have been practicing counseling since 2016, and I have worked with clients of all ages. I also specialize in trauma and working with teens. Other areas of experience include anxiety, self-esteem, grief, and LGBTQ+-related issues, to name a few. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Codependency, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

AL LPC LPC04621

Reviews

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Sam is AMAZING! She's very goal oriented, sweet and caring! She send messages when you can't to see if you need help. I really wish her the best, she's doing magic! Sam is MAGIC!

Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Somiya (Sam) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Sam is my girl ❤ she has a very wholesome vibe that makes me feel comfortable speaking my unedited mind and ever since I started talking with her I've been feeling more positive and in control

Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Somiya (Sam) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd