GET TO KNOW SAM

Following Seas Clinical Director, Clinical Social Worker, Nurse and EMDR Consultant

Samantha Sarty (formerly King) RN CPMHN(C) MSW RSW

Ever since I was a kid I've had a passion for learning about what makes us tick and helping people. This led me to my career as a mental health nurse and clinical social worker where I specialize in supporting folks through high stress careers, trauma, and life transitions. If you are apprehensive about therapy, I want you to know that I have seen and heard a lot in my decade plus of professional experience and am not the kind of therapist that is easily frazzled by intensity or complexity. I am steadfast in my ability to provide a grounded presence for heavy topics, and challenge my clients to reach their goals with warmth.

I listen deeply to your concerns, and meet you where you are at when it comes to your goals. I encourage clients to slow down, and be curious about what's coming up for them in session. I bring all my tools to help you understand yourself better, heal your nervous system and feel more grounded with whatever life is throwing at you.

MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

What makes me qualified to help you skillfully and safely.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Masters Prepared Social Worker (Registered with NSCSW #8829 - Clinical Specialist)

Certified Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse (Registered with NSCN #35930)

CACBT Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CTSA Certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT - Provider Status

EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training

POPULATIONS SERVED

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

Adults, Teens, First Responders, Military and Veterans, Heath Care Providers, LGBTQIA2S+, Couples and more!

Trauma-specific: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

General: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

What do clients like about working with me?

While it's unethical for therapists to ask clients for testimonials, what I am able to share with you are the following themes that consistently emerge from final session feedback:

Non-judgmental approach and ability to make them feel comfortable.
Skillful in knowing when to push/challenge and when to back off.
Ability to balance appropriate humor and seriousness of situations.
Reliable - follows through with requests (eg: reports, letters, referrals, etc.) in a timely manner.
Knowledgeable and able to explain complex topics in a way that is easy to understand.
Encouraging and dedicated - "[Sam] never gave up on me."

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