Fatima Sami
Fatima Sami
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Fatima Sami(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP
New York
Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression- Life transitions-Self-esteem-Women's issues-
Resilience Lab

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$0-$175

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

My therapy style is interpersonal, reflective, engaging, and trauma-informed. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative space for exploration and healing. I have experience with childhood trauma, domestic abuse, life transitions, couples, divorce, eating disorders, and working with marginalized communities. My approach is candid, empathetic, and process-oriented, helping you get unstuck while feeling supported and understood.

I value each client’s uniqueness and take an integrative approach, using techniques like motivational interviewing, exploring values, examining thoughts, and storytelling to gain new perspectives. I also use mindfulness and emotional regulation to promote compassion and acceptance. I’m trained in the Gottman Method and EFT, which I apply in couples therapy. I hold a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am enrolled in psychoanalytic couples therapy training at the Training Institute for Mental Health.

Message to clients

In our sessions, you’ll share at your own pace, and I’ll gently guide you to reflect and consider new perspectives. I aim to be direct but compassionate, helping you gain deeper insight into your challenges. Vulnerability takes courage, and I strive to make our time together meaningful by building trust and collaboration. We’ll do this through respect, clear communication, and setting expectations, all while incorporating a little humor and lightheartedness.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Resilience Lab, Therapist

St. Bonaventure University, Masters, 2023

Licensure

New York: 18-P124946-01

Supervisor: Hena Hoda(LCSW 088483)

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

Specialties

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

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

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

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Fatima Sami

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)