Samantha Wright Wakach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
1923 1/2 Westwood Blvd, Suite 4A, West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Let's Connect (424) 570-2070
If the old coping strategies have stopped working, or worse, are becoming self-destructive, reaching out for help can be a daunting but ultimately liberating step toward growth and healing. My communication style is direct, but equally warm, empathic, and relatable. I have been practicing for 25 years working with youth & adults in both short-term behavioral skills-based treatment models as well as longer-term supportive psychotherapy. I have experience in both the private and non profit sectors as a Clinician, Clinical Supervisor of intern therapists, Family Mediator, Family Program Director, and Clinical Consultant.
Early in my career I worked primarily with kids & families, later moving into work with adults so I have experience across the life span. I have extensive education & training (CBT, DBT, Mediation & Family Systems). But what makes therapy work is the same as a any relationship: trust, commitment, and perseverance so I am selective taking on new clients.
I have special interest in life transitions (ie leaving college and entering the workforce, life after a divorce, life after a major loss or break up, life after entering or leaving a treatment center program, etc), anxiety & depressive disorders, and assertive communication/healthy boundaries in family systems. I work with individuals, couples, & families.
Call or Email Samantha Wright Wakach now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 570-2070
Let's Connect (424) 570-2070
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $350
- Couple Sessions $400
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Ask about coded receipts for insurance
- PPO plans accepted as an out of network provider
- Reimburement for PPO plans
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 570-2070
Samantha Wright Wakach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 22867 Samantha Wright Wakach
- Certificate from California Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Member
- Certificate from Mosten Mediation Certified Family Mediator
- Attended UCLA, Graduated 1998
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Teens and Young Adult
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Imago
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 570-2070
Samantha Wright Wakach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW