Welcome!
Samantha Veil, MA, AMFT, APCC
My name is Samantha and I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, as well as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The University of California Davis and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I am a proud member of both Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology and The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
For several years, I counseled a diverse clientele at established community mental health centers within the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. I also worked with neurotypically diverse children as an applied behavioral analysis therapist. I am a trauma-informed therapist and I also specialize in working with survivors of narcissistic abuse. My therapy practice is integrative as I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness therapy. I am experienced in addressing concerns regarding depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, addiction, mood disturbances, personality disorders, and partner relational problems. In my couples and family therapy practice, I have the privilege of working with partners in age-gap relationships, interracial relationships, and LGBTQ+ relationships.
My aim is to empower you as I walk beside you on your life’s journey. I provide a space where you can freely express yourself while feeling seen, heard, and understood. You and I will collaborate in enhancing your self-awareness, while also developing more effective coping strategies for you to apply in daily life. If you present your relationship concerns to me, I will work with you and your loved ones on creating more secure attachments that embody effective communication, mutual respect, and trust. I look forward to meeting you.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
M. A. in Clinical Psychology: Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University
B. A. in Psychology from University of California Davis
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in CA #126187
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in CA #9727
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Trained Member of Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology
Member of The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Under Supervision of Erica Lee, PsyD #30005