About Dr. Tara Samiy
Focus areas
Anxiety
Stress Management
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Groups
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dance/Movement Therapy
Psychodynamic
Intervention
Somatic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Tara Samiy
Hello! I am a licensed Psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a healing arts practitioner.
I earned a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integrated Studies. My Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology, with a double major in French, is from the University of California, Los Angeles. I have worked in a variety of settings, both as a researcher and a psychotherapist, including private and group practice, addiction programs, senior living facility/hospice, and an early psychosis treatment program, helping people from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
I have also studied and practiced somatic approaches to health and well-being, including body-oriented psychotherapy, dance/movement therapy, and yoga and other movement arts. I am interested in the role of the body and movement in emotional, cognitive, and spiritual processing.
In my private practice, I enjoy working with adults of all ages, be they seeking to balance relationships/family, career, and personal needs or aiming to develop a more grounded sense of self, meaning, and direction. I work with women in all stages of life: those individuating, questioning cultural/familial norms, and discovering their gifts, those navigating motherhood, and those caring for elderly parents. I also work with bicultural people, particularly immigrants, whose stories are often erased and untold.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Many people are struggling with depression, anxiety, fears, grief, and relationships, both with themselves and with others. I start our work together by inviting you to articulate what it is that you want for yourself. We begin from this ground of understanding, to help you understand what is getting in the way of you having what you most want.
I believe that emotions have a function; they communicate or point to authentic needs and feelings. For various reasons, perhaps an unreceptive or unsafe environment, perhaps our culture’s emphasis on getting rid of these experiences, we avoid or resist our inner experience, so the emotions hold fast, speak louder, attempting to be heard. In our work, we will make space for all of your experiences with curiosity, respect, patience, and humor. We’ll take the unwinding path of understanding old patterns and adaptations (that emerged from the wisdom of your body), allowing you to connect more fully with yourself. My training in developmental and relational trauma informs my approach.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California Institute of Integral Studies, PsyD in Mental Health Counseling
- University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1447445911
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Tara Samiy?
Generally, Dr. Tara Samiy has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Samiy's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Tara Samiy accepting new patients?
Dr. Tara Samiy generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Samiy's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Tara Samiy accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Tara Samiy online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Samiy using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Tara Samiy work with?
Dr. Tara Samiy works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Tara Samiy?
Dr. Tara Samiy frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Tara Samiy on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Tara Samiy speak?
Dr. Tara Samiy speaks English.