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That is why I have referred you to everyone I know.” “I will never forget you and how you have helped me.” “I like your approach and I did not feel judged.” https://www.sylviasamy.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-11-01 https://www.sylviasamy.com/our-approach daily 0.75 2026-11-01 https://www.sylviasamy.com/appointments-3 daily 0.75 2021-05-27 https://www.sylviasamy.com/aboutme-1 daily 0.75 2026-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae90e77093d57d7c5cbf10/1623708913935-Y46Y9U0YNX129OY427C1/IMG_2476.JPG About me - Therapist Sylvia Samy, LCSW About Me You deserve to feel good most of the time. Life’s challenges don’t disappear, but how you carry them can change. I help individuals and couples move through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain toward a life that feels steadier, lighter, and more connected. How I Got Here I grew up in a home and school system where mental health was rarely discussed. Then I watched A Beautiful Mind, and I was captivated by how the mind can build a reality of its own. I’d started college in computer science for the stability, but one Psychology 101 class changed my direction. I saw that human behavior is both predictable and changeable, and I wanted to help people find peace. My focus eventually turned to trauma, and my graduate thesis examined its effects on families. That work still shapes how I see my clients: in the context of the relationships and histories around them. How I Work Therapy with me is collaborative. We’ll identify what matters most to you, and I’ll tailor our work to fit. Depending on your needs, I draw from CBT, DBT, EMDR, person-centered, solution-focused, and psychodynamic approaches. If you’re ready to invest in yourself, I’d be glad to help you take the first step. ‍ ‍You can start by scheduling a consultation. Credentials Education: MSW, California State University, San Bernardino · BA in Psychology, California State University, Northridge Licensure: [LCSW, License #74701] Experience Behaviorist Instructor, UCR School of Medicine Behavioral Health Therapist, Kaiser Permanente: helped launch the Virtual Medical Center telehealth program and designed a crisis-management protocol used across 13 regions Founder, Sylvia Samy Counseling Center: trauma-focused therapy and DBT for adults, adolescents, and children Prior roles in university counseling at University of Redlands, county mental health , hospital-based intensive outpatient care, and Veterans Court assessment I’ve been interviewed by PBS on mental health and seeking therapy, and I’m passionate about making mental health conversations open and accessible. https://www.sylviasamy.com/get-started daily 0.75 2021-06-14 https://www.sylviasamy.com/is-therapy-right-for-me daily 0.75 2026-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae90e77093d57d7c5cbf10/1780932028.833268-SVDHSMRIWODYSLDSKADB/imgg-gg3p-BC-DRH-490611a5.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae90e77093d57d7c5cbf10/1780932028.2573-PTUSOIBQQMKYXMJWAPZG/imgg-gg3p-BC-DRE-7b8ed510.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae90e77093d57d7c5cbf10/1780932029.167956-HGHGNBEKSCKXGXCENZOE/imgg-gg3p-BC-DQ-I-f598acfd.png https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/fd77edce-635c-4f15-a197-e4692b00b0bd/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/fd77edce-635c-4f15-a197-e4692b00b0bd/thumbnail Is Therapy Right for Me? Wondering if therapy is right for you? Learn the signs, common myths, and what to expect from therapy with Sylvia Samy, LCSW in Temecula, CA.