Samantha Fantauzzi, LMSW
As a therapist at Glacier Psychology Services, Sam is committed to embodying our values and mission by helping clients and families strengthen self-love and build strong relationships. Sam offers a warm and supportive environment so that her clients feel able to share openly and honestly in session. This allows clients to go deeper into the therapeutic process, making the progress they after.
Experience:
Samantha Fantauzzi received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Adelphi University.
Sam has practiced in a variety of settings (school, hospital, local community center, and here at Glacier Psychology since 2022). Having graduated from Adelphi University with her Master’s Degree in 2020, Samantha was catapulted into becoming a newly licensed clinician during an unprecedented time of uncertainty and increased mental health concern for so many. She truly prides herself on being a clinician who balances her education, training, and knowledge (head) with her desire for increased human connection and empathy (heart), to ensure that all she comes into contact with can feel heard and understood.
Client Focus:
Samantha has experience working with individuals across age groups, but specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults. She takes the time to get to know each individual she is working with and identifying their specific needs for treatment.
Types of Therapy:
Samantha thoroughly enjoys helping her clients find solutions to the issues hindering their quality of life and overall happiness. She is passionate about the use of mindfulness and enjoys teaching clients of all ages about methods of stress management through positive psychology, meditation, and other relevant modalities. Samantha makes sure that each client she works with leaves her sessions feeling like they have learned something new and can take on the stressors of the world with an effective toolbox at their disposal.
CBT, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness
Issues:
I typically work with clients managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, chronic pain and chronic stress, grief, anger management, social issues, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, women’s issues, phase of life issues, and child/adolescent behavioral concerns (i.e., ADHD).
Therapy Modalities:
Individual therapy, Play therapy, Couples counseling, Family therapy.
Samantha also helps run therapy groups at Glacier.
More than just my work:
Sam loves her dog, a good cup of coffee and a relaxing weekend!