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.

Samantha Steinberg, AMFT

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

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Reach out today!

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