About Samantha
Samantha Laterza is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who focuses on practical help for day-to-day struggles. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. Samantha uses clear, down-to-earth guidance so clients can find ways to cope and move forward.
She has five years of experience and brings attention to common life transitions. Samantha helps with workplace pressures, pregnancy and postpartum adjustments, and fertility-related stress.
Background and approach
She also addresses concerns tied to body image and social anxiety. Her practice includes work related to developmental and intellectual disability and issues that affect caregiving. Samantha pays attention to communication problems and family conflict, helping people build better ways to talk and connect.
She also offers support around women’s issues and the particular pressures they can bring. In sessions she focuses on small, practical steps that add up. Conversations aim to uncover useful coping strategies, strengthen self-love, and improve daily functioning.
The approach is collaborative, with the person’s goals guiding each step. Samantha offers several session formats to fit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Prospective clients in New York can begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
Evidence-based techniques for online support
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on practical skills and clear steps. One common technique helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced thinking to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes building concrete coping skills and routines to manage stress and life transitions, useful for workplace pressures or postpartum adjustment.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily life. That way the plan evolves based on how well specific strategies fit and what the person wants to achieve.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good alternative when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, handle brief updates, or fit short conversations into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and keep progress steady.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Intellectual disability
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English