Dr. Samara Toussaint, PsyD, NY | Psychologist

About Dr. Samara Toussaint

Focus areas

Academic Psychology Testing

Behavioral Therapy

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Autism

Parenting Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Dialectical (DBT)

Play Therapy

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Positive Psychology

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Samara Toussaint

Dr. Samara Toussaint's background as a Haitian-American woman inspired her to become a clinical school psychologist to help increase awareness about mental health in her community. She earned both her Master's and PsyD degrees in School Psychology from St. John's University. While pursuing her doctorate, Dr. Toussaint passionately worked in the community, educating and advocating for access to mental health services among community and religious leaders. She also gained experience in a trauma clinic, evaluating and treating clients affected by physical and emotional trauma. Her dissertation, which studied the effects of PTSD in Haitian women who survived the 2010 earthquake, inspired her to specialize in generational trauma. Dr. Toussaint describes herself not only as an expert in trauma but also as a community psychologist who works tirelessly to ensure that diverse, immigrant communities have access to quality mental health services. She enjoys being both in the office and out in the community, meeting with members at churches, community centers, libraries, and more. Dr. Toussaint has established strong connections with school and community leaders and has hosted workshops educating children and adults about the effects of trauma on mental health.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy

Intellectual Disability

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy

Education and background

Practice names

Path 2 Growth Counseling

Education and training

St. John's University, PsyD in School Psychology
St. John's University, Master's in School Psychology

NPI number

1750827663

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What practice does Dr. Samara Toussaint work with?

Dr. Samara Toussaint works with Path 2 Growth Counseling.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Samara Toussaint?

Dr. Samara Toussaint frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Samara Toussaint on their profile.