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What Therapy With Me Actually Looks Like & What Makes it Unique
Why You Don’t Have to Be "Broken” to Benefit From Therapy
How Therapy Can Help Heal Past Wounds Without Re-Traumatizing You
What Patients Are Saying About Working With Dr. Mahr
"You gave me space"
“You gave me space to come to conclusions on my own, which was helpful in that I didn’t feel I had to come to a specific answer. After a while, it made me realize I needed to determine what I myself thought instead of looking for answers from the outside.”
- Former Patient
"It made me feel like we were solving a puzzle together"
“You told me that my problems were unique, which I really appreciated. It made me feel like we were solving a puzzle together. I’d tell someone that you’re the type of therapist that doesn’t shy away from something like that.”
- Former Patient
"By far the best therapist I have had"
“Samantha is by far the best therapist I have had. She is kind and really cares for her patients. She always makes you feel validated for your emotions and feelings.“
- Former Patient
Meet Dr. Samantha Mahr
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. I work with adults across the lifespan, helping patients navigate the complexities of relationships, identity, self-esteem, and emotional well-being. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck—repeating patterns in relationships, battling self-doubt, struggling with persistent feelings of anxiety, or the weight of depression. Perhaps you are navigating major life transitions, looking to heal from traumatic experiences, experiencing work-related stress or challenges related to your identity. My goal is to help you engage with yourself and others in a more meaningful, fulfilling and authentic way. In therapy, I will work with you to explore your history, internal experience and relationships with others, as well as provide you with the tools to more gratifyingly navigate your life.
Specialties
Major Life Transitions
Big changes - wanted or not - can stir up disorientation, doubt or even grief, even when they’re positive. Therapy offers space to process what you're leaving behind and what's ahead, so you can move through transitions with more clarity and self-connection.
Emerging Adulthood
Navigating career choices, relationships and personal identity can feel overwhelming. I provide guidance and support to help you gain clarity, build confidence and create a path that aligns with your values and goals.
Anxiety & Panic
Anxiety can be debilitating, impacting daily life, work and relationships. I offer support to explore the deeper feelings and hidden conflicts beneath your anxious thoughts, helping you feel more connected and find more ease.
Depression & Mood Challenges
Feelings of sadness, emotional numbness or lack of motivation can make daily life difficult. I provide a supportive space to explore these feelings and their underlying causes, helping you find greater emotional balance.
Relationship & Dating Struggles
Struggles with trust, communication and attachment issues in romantic relationships can be frustrating and strain relationships. Our work together will help you identify patterns, enhance self-confidence, and build healthier connections.
Family Turmoil
Unresolved family turmoil can create lasting stress and emotional wounds that affect every aspect of life. I provide a supportive space to navigate unresolved issues, establish boundaries and create healthier relationships with family members.
Perfectionism & Self-Doubt
Do you feel like you’re never “good enough?” Perfectionism and self-criticism can hold you back. The pressure to be perfect can lead to self-criticism and insecurity. I help my clients shift rigid expectations, embrace self-compassion and develop a more positive mindset.
Performance & Work Stress
High expectations, burnout and imposter syndrome can create overwhelming stress, which negatively impacts your well-being and productivity. I help my patients develop skills to better manage stress, set boundaries and build resilience for long-term success.
Perinatal Mental Health
Whether you're trying to start a family, pregnant, or postpartum, you're moving through one of life’s most profound transitions. This period can be overwhelming and lonely. Together, we will work toward helping you feel more grounded, supported and confident.
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