Sam Naimi, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Trauma shows up in our lives in silent yet indelible ways. Whether it’s via dissociation, anger, self-isolation, or substances, we all have unique ways we learn to unconsciously protect ourselves, so that the past can never repeat; so that we can never be hurt in the same ways ever again. As such, the ghosts from our past continue to haunt us in invisible, unexpected ways. They are unfortunately too insidious to defeat by ourselves. Psychoanalytic therapy can help put these ghosts to rest once and for all. Let’s dream together of new possibilities for your future. I am licensed in CA, NY, NJ, and MA. I love what I do, and I am committed to the health and well-being of everyone I have the privilege of supporting in psychotherapy. I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation.

My specialties as a relational psychoanalyst include working with survivors of childhood abuse (in all of its unfortunate forms); complex trauma; codependency; narcissism (including relatives of narcissists); depression; dissociative disorders; and dreamwork in therapy. I find in my line of work that clients more often than not want to be seen and understood. I appreciate just how profound of a risk it is to even begin the healing process, let alone fathom trusting another human being, even a therapist. My approach is eclectic and individualized for each person I treat.