What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.61
Average wait time
4.78
Bedside manner
4.78
“I've struggled a lot throughout life and always wanted to try therapy but never felt like I found the right fit with other therapists. I feel really lucky to have landed on Samantha. I've overcome a lot in our time working together and I appreciate how well she listens. ”
KBLess than 6 months ago
“Dr Touzi was very warm, very understanding, very professional. She listened carefully to what I had to say. I felt very comfortable with her. ”
Gerardo B.March 27, 2024Video visit
About Samantha Grillo Touzi
Focus areas
Anxiety
Loneliness
Self Esteem Issues
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Women's Mental Health Issues
Life Transition
Pediatric Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Psychoanalytic
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, French
Getting to know Samantha Grillo Touzi
*This provider does not accept any Medicaid or Medicare plans*
I create a safe, supportive space where clients can reflect on past traumas, difficult emotions, and challenging life events. Our work together will focus on you, helping you establish healthy boundaries, cultivate self-compassion, and build self-esteem.
I believe that our relationships, both past and present, play a significant role in shaping our emotions and experiences. In our sessions, we'll explore these connections and how they influence your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Together, we'll focus on the present while addressing and healing old patterns of relating to yourself and others.
With an international background, including experience working abroad with children and at UNESCO, I bring a broad perspective to my practice. I have extensive training in CBT and DBT, as well as a deep understanding of relational trauma, attachment styles, and high-functioning codependency. I hold a Master's in Social Work from Hunter College, City University of New York, which has further enriched my clinical skills and knowledge.
I've had the privilege of working with both adolescents and adults and find great fulfillment in supporting clients through their journeys. As a native English speaker with over five years of experience living and working in France, I am also comfortable communicating, and especially listening, in French.
As endorsed by Natalie Koslowsky on Psychology Today:
"I've had the pleasure of working alongside Samantha Touzi for over a year, and can wholeheartedly endorse her as a thoughtful, compassionate, and highly skilled clinician. She brings a depth of presence to her work that allows clients to feel seen, heard, and deeply supported."
What should a new client know about working with you?
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with past relational wounds, loneliness, challenging life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I firmly believe that our relationships, both past and present, shape our emotions. With me, you’ll explore these connections and their impacts on your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Together, we will focus on the here and now while helping you to recover and repair old patterns of relating to yourself and others.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- City University of New York, Hunter College, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1871201954
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.61
Wait time
4.78
Bedside manner
4.78
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23 reviews
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Wonderful, caring, non-judgmental yet honest therapist. Made me feel comfortable from beginning to end.
More than 1 year agoAR
Samantha was very compassionate and yet provided clear direction which is what I needed.
More than 1 year agoJM
My visit was very productive & i felt extremely comfortable with Samantha
More than 1 year agoBG
Great therapist! Very sympathetic! She’s terrific!
June 24, 2024Gerardo B.Verified patientVideo visit
I've struggled a lot throughout life and always wanted to try therapy but never felt like I found the right fit with other therapists. I feel really lucky to have landed on Samantha. I've overcome a lot in our time working together and I appreciate how well she listens.
Less than 6 months agoKB
Great therapist! Very caring! A jot to work with
June 24, 2024Gerardo B.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Touzi was very warm, very understanding, very professional. She listened carefully to what I had to say. I felt very comfortable with her.
March 27, 2024Gerardo B.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Samantha Grillo Touzi work with?
Samantha Grillo Touzi works with Cerebral.
What are common reasons for patients to see Samantha Grillo Touzi?
Samantha Grillo Touzi frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Samantha Grillo Touzi on their profile.
What languages does Samantha Grillo Touzi speak?
Samantha Grillo Touzi speaks English and French.
How do patients rate Samantha Grillo Touzi in reviews?
23 patients have reviewed Samantha Grillo Touzi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.61/5. They have a 4.78/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.78/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.