Samantha  Furst

Samantha Furst

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT Registered Drama Therapist, RDT Practice: Therapy Insights Practice
New York Waitlist Online
Hell’s Kitchen Waitlist In-person

I am a clinician at Therapy Insights Practice and accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions.

Updated May 19, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Mood disorders
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
  • Anxiety

Professional statement

Samantha Furst (she/her) is a Licensed Master of Social Work and Drama Therapist and graduate of both Fordham University and New York University.

Samantha utilizes a unique approach wherein she incorporates evidence based practices of both traditional talk therapy and creative arts therapy to meet her clients varying needs. Samantha has direct experience working with clients of all ages from various communities and backgrounds including the LGBTQIA + community, neurodiverse clients, and those struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, body image issues and major life transitions.

Samantha approaches her work with warmth, cultural humility and an understanding that her client’s are the experts of their own story.


Specialties

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

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




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Brighton Health Plans / Magnacare
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Evernorth
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Meritain Health
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $175 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $125 - $175
  • Initial session: $175 (45min)
  • Couples sessions: $175 (45min)
  • Family sessions: $175 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
Therapist's note

I am part of a group therapy called Therapy Insights Practice. We are in-network with all the insurances listed. Learn more from our website!


Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Hell’s Kitchen practice
330 West 38th Street , Suite 705, New York, New York 10018
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9-4
  • Tue 9-4
  • Wed 9-4
  • Thu 9-4
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Therapy Insights Practice , LMSW , 2023 - Present


Licensure

New York: 116270


Languages

English