Samantha J. Smith

LCSW Ascending Wellness & Psychotherapy, LLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Gender Identity, Transgender Issues,
In network with United Healthcare, BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

Samantha J. Smith LCSW is an experienced therapist who has lived experience as a LGBTQIA+ person. She is trained in EMDR and LGBT+ issues as well as WPATH Guidelines for Transgender Wellness.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #44SC05753300 (NJ)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Vegetarian/Vegan

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Samantha J. Smith accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • United Healthcare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 1 hour session $200

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - Fordham University

Certifications

  • EMDR

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

FAQ

Is Samantha J. Smith accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Samantha J. Smith is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Samantha J. Smith offer telehealth appointments? Samantha J. Smith does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Samantha J. Smith specialize in? Samantha J. Smith specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Abuse Survivors, ADD/ADHD, Agoraphobia, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asexuality, Autism Spectrum Disorder, College Mental Health, Compulsive Behavior, Depression, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Transgender Issues, and Trauma.
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