Samantha Aversano, LMSW (She/Her)

My name is Samantha Aversano (she/her) and I was born and raised in Queens, New York. I am a Licensed Master of Social Worker in the State of New York. I graduated from CUNY Queens College with a major in Psychology and a Minor in Peer Counseling. I went on to attend Silberman School of Social Work At CUNY Hunter College and obtained my Masters in Social Work from there. 

While obtaining my graduate degree, I worked with Supervised Release Program, helping those that had just been arrested get back on their feet, I was an advocate for these clients trying my best to get them the services they needed. My second year internship was as a Social Worker at a high school where I helped students with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, transitioning into high school or out of it and overall being a support that those students could come see when they just needed someone to speak to. 

I also have experience in a Mental Health Clinic, where I was able to work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, complex traumas, bipolar disorders, schizophrenic disorders, personality disorders, ADHD as well as working with those who are experiencing financial hardships. I have experience working with children as young as six years old to adults 70 years old of various backgrounds and cultures. I have worked with clients concerns regarding but not limited to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional concerns , post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, role changes, life transitions, and substance abuse. 

In my work I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) approach, and a strength-based client centered approach. I understand that clients are capable of making it through difficult times and I am there to empower and encourage them I always strive to provide empathic listening and I emphasize a collaborative approach. I believe the client makes the decisions in therapy and I am there to empower and encourage the client to be their best selves. I hope to help clients arrive to a better understanding of self, their troubling emotions and difficult life experiences to move forward in life. 

I’m excited to start building a therapeutic relationship and working towards reaching goals with you.