Samuel Semanda, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Samuel Semanda

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Adoption Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Work-Related Counseling

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

EMDR

Christian Counseling

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Samuel Semanda

Hi there, I'm Samuel! I'm an LMFT, and I warmly welcome you as you begin this work together. In an intersubjective approach, I focus on how your experiences and our therapeutic relationship unfold in the room, creating safety, meaning, and momentum. My focus I’m a great fit for adults navigating trauma, relationship stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. If you’re ready to feel safer, understand your patterns, and heal through connection, I’ll support you in building insight, regulation, and steadier self-trust. My approach I provide therapy through an intersubjective lens, attuning to how we connect in session to build safety and insight. I’m passionate about supporting people navigating trauma, helping you move from surviving to feeling understood, empowered, and more fully connected. My communication style Warm, collaborative, and insight-driven. I work from a framework that puts you in the driver's seat, helping you set goals, explore patterns, and make meaning together. You can expect honesty, attunement, and steady support throughout. My journey to mental healthcare My journey began as someone passionate about walking alongside people navigating through life's biggest challenges. I support you with empathy, presence, and curiosity. Over time, I trained as an LMFT to better support healing, especially for those carrying trauma, by honoring your inner experience and relationship connection. My goals for you We set goals together from day one and translate them into clear, doable steps. Using an intersubjective, insight-driven process, we track patterns, build safety and skills, and adjust course so you feel empowered and make real progress. Our first session In your first session, we’ll get to know what brings you in and what you want to change. We will review your history, set initial goals, and explore how you like to feel supported. Together we’ll map a collaborative, insight-driven starting point.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

Hope International University (HIU), Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1932888989

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What practice does Samuel Semanda work with?

Samuel Semanda works with Rula Health - Central CA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samuel Semanda?

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