Samantha Steinberg, AMFT License CA#98178
About Samantha:
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California who offers a warm, compassionate, and humanistic approach to therapy. I hold an M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in LGBTQIA+ studies. My clinical experience includes hospice settings, schools, and crisis lines.
I am passionate about supporting teens, adults, and families navigating grief/loss, anxiety and stress management, chronic illness, trauma, life transitions, and relational challenges. I work with a holistic, trauma-informed lens that integrates evidence-based modalities - such as Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy - alongside somatic practices.
My work is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I believe true healing happens within the context of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, and I strive to create an affirming space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their own journey.
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time hiking, boogie boarding, tree-hugging, and exploring San Diego with my loved ones and my dog. I value mind-body wellness and bring balance and authenticity to both my personal life and clinical work.
I am here for you.
I approach therapy through a relational, client-centered lens grounded in trust, safety, and genuine connection. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and feel less alone in it. I aim to create an environment where you feel understood and supported as you deepen self-awareness and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. I would be honored to work alongside you.
Skills & Trainings
Trauma-Informed
Attachment-Based
Identity-Affirming Care
Family Systems Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Emotion Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
CBT
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Therapy
Expressive Arts and Mindfulness
Reach out today!
Please complete the form below to schedule an appointment or make inquiries. I will try my best to accommodate your request and will be in touch ASAP.