Samantha
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (562) 396-4096
You’re thoughtful, self-aware, and usually the one holding things together for everyone else, but internally, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from yourself, or exhausted from constantly overthinking, masking, or adapting. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, burnout, relationship patterns, or the impact of family and cultural expectations. Therapy can be a space to slow down, untangle old patterns, better understand yourself, and build a life that feels more aligned instead of just manageable.
I work with thoughtful, emotionally insightful adults who want more than surface-level skills. My approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, collaborative, and culturally responsive. Together, we explore the patterns and survival strategies that once helped you get through life, but no longer feel aligned with who you are or how you want to live.
As a first-gen Latina therapist, I understand how easy it can be to lose yourself in expectations, roles, or survival mode. You're not supposed to have everything figured out before starting therapy. I aim to create a space where you can slow down, untangle what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself more honestly.
Call or Email Samantha Shepherd now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 396-4096
Let's Connect (562) 396-4096
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Nippon
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Providence
- Surest (Formerly Blind)
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Samantha Shepherd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 396-4096
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 142849 Samantha Shepherd
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended University of San Diego, MA in Marital & Family Therapy Counseling, Graduated 2020
- Membership with CAMFT 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Samantha Shepherd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 396-4096
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First gen
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergent
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Samantha Shepherd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 396-4096
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Samantha Shepherd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 396-4096
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Samantha Shepherd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 396-4096