Sahntanyna Blackwell, LMHC, LPC

Sahntanyna Blackwell is a licensed counselor with two decades of clinical experience, holding licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey - credentials that indicate state authorization to provide professional psychotherapy. Over the past 20 years she has worked with diverse populations and a wide range of concerns, including dual diagnosis and psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, depression and anxiety, at-risk teens, domestic violence survivors, parent-child relationships, grief and loss, and multi-stressed families.

She also offers marriage and pre-marriage counseling, faith-based counseling, and psychoeducational support. Her practice emphasizes a warm, collaborative style aimed at improving relationship dynamics, strengthening communication skills, rebuilding trust, and addressing intimacy-related issues. She works with families on conflict resolution, forgiveness, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence building.

Sahntanyna draws on an integrative treatment approach that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic insight, family systems perspectives, and client-centered principles. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to match each person or family’s unique needs, preferences, and goals. She approaches her work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and is committed to supporting and empowering people who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Approaches that guide online therapy and care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental setting where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-directed growth. This approach is often helpful for people working through relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions because it prioritizes the client’s experience and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and structured, and it can be effective for depression, anxiety, coping with life changes, and many day-to-day challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to change. It is commonly used with addictions, readiness for behavior change, and situations where increasing commitment supports progress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow continuity of care when travel or other barriers arise, and let individuals choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.