Samuel Malebranche, LMSW, Garden City, NY

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Overall rating

5.00

About Samuel Malebranche

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Samuel Malebranche

Sam Malebranche, LMSW, J.D. earned his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Prior to becoming a therapist, he completed New York Law School’s Two-Year Honors Program and spent several years in public service as an attorney. His experience working alongside people during periods of stress, uncertainty, and significant life challenges inspired his transition into psychotherapy. Sam works with emerging adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, identity development, and life transitions. He believes therapy is most helpful when clients feel met where they are, never rushed, and accompanied as they explore their own experience. Sam’s approach draws from both cognitive and somatic perspectives and is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Polyvagal Theory, emerging training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other somatic approaches. Inspired by Hakomi psychotherapy, Sam views therapy as assisted self-study. He believes our thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences are inextricably interconnected, and invites clients to explore each as meaningful sources of information. Whether someone is reconnecting with themselves or learning to connect with themselves for the first time, he creates a therapeutic space that supports further self-understanding and growth toward a life that feels more fully their own.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My approach is primarily conversational. I'd like to learn the language of you, and that includes learning how you show up in the world. We explore how you experience and relate to your experiences, which includes your thoughts, emotions, body, and relationships with others. Together, we explore what brings you to therapy, how your history is alive in the you-of-today, and what possibilities may unfold moving forward.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Each session is an opportunity to explore what feels important to bring into the room. Since our lives are full of open tabs, we make space for curiosity and reflection as we notice what emerges, resonates, and may need attention. We may also revisit themes from previous sessions or explore what has come up since we last met. Like going to the gym, the time we spend together is one part of the process. If it feels useful, we can explore practices or reflections to carry into the space between sessions.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

Office location

Samuel Malebranche, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients

Wise Mind Psychological Services

401 Franklin Ave, Ste 301, Garden City, NY 11530

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Education and background

Practice names

Wise Mind Psychological Services

Education and training

Fordham University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1720904295

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What practice does Samuel Malebranche work with?

Samuel Malebranche works with Wise Mind Psychological Services.

Where is Samuel Malebranche's office located?

Samuel Malebranche has 2 office locations, including in Garden City and Rockville Centre, view full addresses on Samuel Malebranche's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samuel Malebranche?

Samuel Malebranche frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Samuel Malebranche on their profile.