Samantha Barkoff, LCSW

If you're looking for real change—not just a place to vent—I’m here to help you work through the problem, not around it. My approach is direct, structured, and grounded in the belief that with the right tools and support, people can face their challenges head-on and come out stronger. I don’t sugarcoat, but I do show up—with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to helping you move forward.

I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship built on mutual respect and focused effort. While I listen with care and curiosity, my goal is to help you take action. We’ll work together to confront what’s holding you back, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build practical strategies that actually work for your life.

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, low self worth, chronic stress or just the weight of daily responsibilities, I offer individualized support tailored to your needs. I provide both in-office and in-home services, considering the full picture—emotional, behavioral, academic, cognitive, and familial—to develop an effective and sustainable plan for growth.

My work centers on building self-awareness, improving executive functioning, and developing tools for emotional regulation and personal empowerment. This is an active process—and I’ll be there each step of the way to guide, challenge, and support you as we work toward real progress.

If you're ready to do the work, I'm ready to help you get there.

Qualifications

• Years in Practice: 6 Years

• School: Adelphi University

• Year Graduated: 2015

• License No. and State: 087140 New York

Additional Credentials

• Certificate: Beck Institute- CBT lev 1- for Youth & Adolescents

• Certificate Date: 2018