Samantha Motie, LMHC

Samantha Motie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who supports adolescents and adults working through anxiety, trauma, and depression. With four years of clinical experience, she offers a calm, collaborative approach that focuses on understanding each person’s unique history and goals. Samantha helps clients identify the factors contributing to their distress and guides them in developing practical coping strategies to regain balance and resilience.

Her work blends compassion with evidence-based techniques, drawing on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered methods, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Samantha emphasizes a partnership model of care in which clients and therapist explore patterns, practice skills, and build more effective ways of responding to difficult emotions and life changes. She aims to help clients move toward greater self-awareness, improved relationships, and a steadier sense of well-being.

Clients can expect a patient, nonjudgmental clinician who prioritizes clear goals and steady progress. Samantha frames therapy as an active process - one that honors individual strengths while addressing symptoms such as overwhelm, avoidance, and low mood. Her practice is tailored to the needs of each person, whether they are coping with trauma, navigating life transitions, or managing ongoing anxiety.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Samantha integrates several well-established therapeutic methods to address anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) combines practical coping skills with careful processing of difficult memories - it is often used to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress and to help clients regain a sense of control. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can help with anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Person-centered techniques emphasize listening, empathy, and the client’s own resources, creating space for self-exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samantha works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and manageable.

The online format offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to access care from home or work. These options support consistent follow-through and allow Samantha to tailor interactions to each client’s comfort and lifestyle.