Samantha M.

Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#LMFT125389) who received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Northridge and her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute.

Prior to joining Bryman Counseling Associates, Samantha worked in school-based programs, residential/outpatient treatment facilities, and in private practice where she gained extensive training on working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families treating co-occurring disorders.  Through her experience, she has developed therapeutic expertise with individuals who suffer from addiction, depression, and anxiety using a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) informed approach, with an overarching focus in Mindfulness.

Samantha is also a mother of two and she is passionate about fostering positive environments in which families can thrive.  With Samantha’s strong understanding of family dynamics and healthy cognitive development and functioning in individuals, Samantha is confident in her ability to help support families in their assisted reproduction journey.