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Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS

Samantha Commarato

Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
100 Valley Road, Suite 101, Montclair, NJ 07042
Let's Connect (973) 419-5310
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I am a board certified and licensed art therapist with 20+ years of experience working with youth/teens, adults, and families. I use a creative approach to support my clients in understanding their thoughts and emotions and work with them to build skills that will allow them better to cope, communicate, socialize, and achieve their goals. Clients often work on goals related to emotional regulation, executive function, interpersonal challenges, family dynamics, and learning crucial skills for successful daily living.
Art Therapy is a specialized field that utilizes the creative process to explore emotions, behaviors, relationships and experiences. Rooted in traditional approaches and theories of psychotherapy, Art Therapy encourages engagement in the creative process to achieve greater insight into one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Art making is especially effective in exploring emotional experiences and thought patterns. The use of art making adds a dimension of communication and expression that is not offered in other forms of psychotherapy. I offer a casual and comfortable space, where youth and adults can comfortably address concerns.
Call or Samantha Commarato now for a free 15 minute consultation - (973) 419-5310

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Private Practice

100 Valley Road

Suite 101

Montclair, NJ 07042 map

(973) 419-5310
I specialize in Self Esteem, Mood Disorders and Child 
$195 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (973) 419-5310
Photo of Samantha Commarato, Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Private Practice

100 Valley Road

Suite 101

Montclair, NJ 07042 map

(973) 419-5310
I specialize in Self Esteem, Mood Disorders and Child 
$195 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $195

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
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Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (973) 419-5310
Photo of Samantha Commarato, Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (973) 419-5310

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 16LP00002100 Samantha Commarato
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 21 years
  • Attended School of Visual Arts, Graduated 2005
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from ATCB 09-132 / 2015
  • Certificate from ATCB 2013
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Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (973) 419-5310
Photo of Samantha Commarato, Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (973) 419-5310

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Self Esteem
  • Mood Disorders
  • Child

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Communication, Bereavement
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (973) 419-5310
Photo of Samantha Commarato, Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (973) 419-5310

2 Endorsements

Cognitive Change
Cognitive Change
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLPCLCSWLCADC
Sam is not just a great art therapist, nor just a great therapist. Sam is, above all, a great person that also is incredibly good at what she is passionate about! Having known Sam for over 20 years, I can undoubtedly recommend her services to anyone!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Play Therapy
  • Strength-Based
Photo of Samantha Commarato, Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (973) 419-5310
Photo of Samantha Commarato, Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (973) 419-5310

Location

Primary Location

Private Practice

100 Valley Road

Suite 101

Montclair, NJ 07042

(973) 419-5310
Photo of Samantha Commarato, Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 419-5310
Photo of Samantha Commarato, Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Samantha Commarato
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 419-5310