Samantha Laterza , LCSW

Samantha Laterza is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. Samantha pays special attention to concerns often experienced by women, including pregnancy and postpartum challenges, body image, and self-esteem.

Samantha uses a compassionate, collaborative style in sessions. She helps people talk through what's happening and develop clear, practical coping steps. The work often centers on improving communication, reducing social anxiety, and handling workplace or family pressures.

Her practice also addresses caregiver strain, fertility-related stress, and challenges connected to developmental or intellectual disability. Samantha aims to meet each person where they are and tailor strategies to daily routines and real-world demands.

Clients can expect a steady focus on building resilience and self-compassion. Sessions explore practical ways to handle difficult feelings and improve relationships. The goal is to leave therapy with tools that fit into everyday life.

With five years of clinical experience, Samantha blends grounded, evidence-based techniques with an approachable tone. She supports people through transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, job changes, and other major life shifts.

Approaches that guide online care

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to help people manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as short grounding exercises, breathing techniques, and step-by-step plans for facing feared situations. These techniques help when worry, social anxiety, or workplace stress interfere with daily life.

Another helpful method is a communication-centered approach that practices clear, direct ways to express needs and set boundaries. This approach suits relationship strain, family problems, and workplace conflict by giving concrete communication tools to use in real situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on individual goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. This is a joint process that can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video allows a fuller conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging is useful for brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.