Samantha Friedman, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Samantha Friedman

Focus areas

Anxiety

Intellectual Disability

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Learning Problems

Stress

Depression

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Person-Centered

Culturally Sensitive

Play Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Relational

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Samantha Friedman

My name is Sami Friedman (she/her), and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing telehealth services across California. I hold a Master's in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies. I work primarily with adolescents and young adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and navigating relationships with themselves and others. I also have experience and advanced training in neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy for individuals (or parents of individuals) who identify as neurodivergent. My approach to therapy varies depending on each client's needs. I am always curious about early life experiences, how we adapt to our environments, and the awareness and growth that can happen when we slow down, feel, and reflect within the safety of the therapeutic space. My approach is informed by attachment theory, somatic psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy. I have found that my style and approach work well with teens and young adults navigating life stressors, transitions, and relationships, especially those seeking support with overwhelm, perfectionism, panic attacks, nervous system regulation, and exploring personal identities. I also specialize in neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy for those who identify as neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, learning differences). My communication style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I strive to create a space where you feel safe to bring your whole self and know you are accepted just as you are. I like to think of myself as your guide, offering psychoeducation and intuitive hunches to help you connect to your inner knowing. I also use humor-it's one of our greatest gifts for handling hard things. My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own healing journey.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Intellectual Disability

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Intellectual Disability

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

California Institute of Integral Studies, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1578046967

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What practice does Samantha Friedman work with?

Samantha Friedman works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samantha Friedman?

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