About
Samantha is in Long Beach, California and is the founder of Not Another Therapist, a telehealth therapy practice for the culturally grounded and emotionally curious. She earned her Master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Samantha specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and relationship challenges, supporting clients who want to better understand their patterns and create meaningful change. Her clinical approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. Samantha integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), narrative therapy, somatic-informed practices, and parts work.
As a first-generation Latina therapist, Samantha brings a culturally attuned perspective to her work and often supports clients navigating family-of-origin dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and identity development. Her practice is especially welcoming to first-generation adults, BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those exploring alternative lifestyles.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process focused on self-understanding, resilience, and values-aligned change.