Samantha Franklin, LCSW

I worked with Samantha for several years as a colleague and look forward to referring patients to her private practice. She is a skilled, empathic and level-​headed clinician. She works well individual patients and with families, with particular expertise with the challenging issues that arise in infertility.

I worked with Samantha for 7 years as part of the same treatment team and witnessed people feeling better and more hopeful after sessions with her. She treats each client as an individual and has a knack for balancing providing support in coping with intense emotions while simultaneously assisting with practical needs/​decisions to help folks reduce their stress and make concrete plans to deal with their problems. She is also highly competent in working with couples and families — I’ve observed people and their family members come out of sessions with Samantha with decreased conflict and improved understanding.
Samantha is:
–easy to talk to
–a very good listener

–insightful and compassionate
–knowledgeable about tools that really work
–an expert in her field
–genuinely caring about the people she works with
–an excellent therapist who I highly recommend
As a nurse who specializes in helping people to recover from times of intense crisis and chronic mental health issues, I would say, grab Samantha if she’s available, you won’t regret it.

Samantha worked with ⁹⁄₁₁ survivors in downtown NYC for years after the disaster occurred. She was down there on ⁹⁄₁₂ volunteering, breathing in the toxic smoke, answering crisis lines, training volunteers and comforting family members of the missing. Later when Project Liberty, a Federal Emergency Management Program (FEMA) was formed, Samantha became a FEMA therapist. She treated individuals and led groups for those who were directly affected by the trauma, either by living or working downtown. I had met Samantha in NY just prior to this event and have stayed friends with her ever since.
She is the real deal therapist, she really cares about those who are suffering, feels a strong pull to help those in need, and works from her heart while applying her years of experience and wisdom. If you’ve have a history of trauma, are in crisis or just need an anchor to help you through the rough seas, Samantha is your therapist.

I met Samantha three years ago when she was my supervisor during my MSW internship. Samantha taught me to be a better social worker and therapist. Her approach is always compassionate, empathic, caring, and professional. She has the unique ability to be present in the room with her clients and to listen for specific details that impact the therapeutic process. Samantha is mindful, self-​aware, and an overall dynamic person.
Samantha’s counseling skills promote individual self-​discovery and empowerment. She demonstrates expertise in counseling people with anxiety and depression. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy approaches that really work. Samantha has a wealth of information and experience with trauma and grief. She uses motivational interviewing skills for people that struggle with addiction. She understands complex family issues and their impact on an individual. She is skilled in individual, couple, family and group work. She is a strong advocate for the needs of the people she works with.
Samantha is well liked and highly respected by her colleagues. She is a remarkable therapist who knows her stuff! I highly recommend Samantha for anyone searching for a therapist.

I have known Samantha for over 10 years and she is an amazingly strong dynamic therapist with a deep expression of empathy and compassion. She is able to stay present during the most difficult pain, while continuing to support her clients to find their own path to healing.
Samantha has an abundance of experience in the challenging areas of family planning, adoption, infertility & infant loss. She is also highly connected to other professionals and doctors working with individuals and families going through the ups and downs of deciding to have children.
I highly recommend Samantha to anyone who is seeking support and guidance, you will find endless wisdom and compassion. I often refer clients to her.