Samantha Ryder, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Samantha Ryder

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Separation Anxiety

Stress Management

Parenting Counseling

Social Anxiety

Worry

Psychological Trauma

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Eclectic

Attachment-based

Family Systems

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Samantha Ryder

I believe that every person has an innate drive to seek and forge a path toward their own wholeness, healing, and growth. Therapy can be an important and courageous step in this process. My goal as your therapist is to meet you where you are and collaborate with you to move toward where you want to be. I have worked with diverse families, individuals, and groups across the lifespan, addressing issues related to grief and loss, trauma, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, memory care and Alzheimer's disease, end-of-life concerns, addiction, and acculturation. I am especially passionate about helping individuals navigate major life transitions and find meaning in new endings and beginnings. With my clients' choice, I incorporate art and drama therapy to offer opportunities to view their stories and challenges in a new light. I value supporting my clients in developing tools and behavioral skills that enable them to make changes within their control and connect to their inner power. I hold a Master's degree in Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies, which informs my integrative and compassionate approach. I believe therapy and change are ongoing processes that can feel scary. My priority is to provide a supportive, brave, and non-judgmental therapeutic space where you can feel safe to be your authentic self and move at your own pace. I am committed to honoring your self-agency, unique identities, and ways of relating to the world. I commend you for taking this important next step in your journey and would love to work alongside you.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

California Institute of Integral Studies, Master's in Therapy

NPI number

1003343245

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Samantha Ryder?

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Is Samantha Ryder accepting new patients?

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What practice does Samantha Ryder work with?

Samantha Ryder works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samantha Ryder?

Samantha Ryder 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 Ryder on their profile.