Samantha Heller
Samantha Heller
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Samantha Heller, LCSW(She/Her/Hers)

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York•Florida
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health- Depression- Life transitions- Loss, grief, and bereavement-

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$125

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Professional statement

Samantha Heller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Florida. She helps clients manage anxiety, depression, feelings of overwhelm, and low self esteem. Samantha helps people navigate life transitions when things feel uncertain, stressful, or emotionally overwhelming.

Samantha has extensive experience as a medical social worker in oncology. She has supported individuals and families as they adjust to a new diagnosis, manage the uncertainty that comes with it, and adapt to living with a new illness or disability.

Samantha helps her clients slow things down, make sense of what they’re experiencing, and provide tools to feel more grounded and capable.

Message to clients

Before we start, I want you to know that therapy with me is built around your lived experience—what you’re carrying, what’s changing, and what feels hardest right now. We’ll move at a pace that feels supportive, and we’ll focus on what helps you feel more steady and capable in your day-to-day life.

I’m especially here for periods of transition—job changes, relationship shifts, moving, or any kind of uncertainty that brings up fear, grief, or self-doubt. Many people also come to therapy after a new medical diagnosis. My background in oncology shapes how I can support you in adjusting to life with a new illness or disability—managing uncertainty, adapting to new realities, and processing grief for what has changed.

My hope for you is that sessions feel like a safe place to be fully honest, make sense of what’s happening, and leave each week with something useable—more clarity, more support, and more permission to be human while you go through something difficult.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Moffitt Cancer Center , Social Worker , 2020 - 2023
NYU Langone Medical Center , Social Worker , 2015 - 2020

NYU Silver School of Social Work , Masters of Social Work , 2015

Licensure

New York: 088187 - Florida: 17310

Languages

English

Specialties

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Allied Benefits
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York
  • Carelon
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Medical Resources

Samantha Heller is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • GHI
  • NYSHIP

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$125 (50min)
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