Meet Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Samantha Bothwell
Samantha Bothwell, LMFT | Clinical Associate
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Samantha earned her master’s degree in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University. She completed her clinical training in eating disorder treatment centers and trauma clinics throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Samantha also completed additional training in EMDR.
Samantha aims to help clients better explore and embody their unique definition of sexual and relational wellness. Samantha is passionate about contributing to a societal shift around sex and mental health and loves supporting clients in recovering from sexual shame and the impact that oppression can have on authentic expression.
Samantha has extensive experience treating individuals with eating disorders and negative body image. In working with individuals with disordered eating, Samantha aims to support her clients in identifying coping skills and behavioral shifts in order to get relief from symptoms using the All Foods Fit Model, Health At Every Size philosophy, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic principles.
Samantha also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed CBT, and EMDR to support her clients in finding ways to cope with challenging feelings and create positive shifts more quickly.
“There is no greater source of joy and meaning in our lives than our relationships with others.”
– Esther Perel –
Samantha is currently accepting clients in California.
CA LMFT #115649
Free 30-Minute Consultation
Teletherapy Service Available
Judgement-Free Counseling
Everyone has the right to empowered, healthy, and thriving relationships. That includes you.
mental health | relationships | sexuality | healing + recovery
What is Samantha's Approach?
Samantha’s approach is rooted in compassion and she combines depth psychology, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed principles in order to help her clients achieve their goals and get to the core of their issue in a way that feels safe and protected. Samantha is passionate about joining her clients in their journey and shows up fully with warmth, curiosity, and a calm presence.
Samantha utilizes a depth-psychology approach, particularly psychodynamic and attachment-based. Samantha believes that often the blocks we experience in our day-to-day lives and relationships are patterns, which may stem from childhood or traumatic events. She has found that without addressing a pattern, symptoms tend to reappear later or change form. Samantha seeks to support her clients in finding root-cause healing in order to achieve lasting wellness.
When working with couples of two or more, Samantha uses a systemic approach in order to support the couple as a whole. Samantha aims to help couples achieve greater intimacy through authentic, assertive communication and secure functioning.
Samantha is Holistic
Samantha believes that the quality of our relationships and sexual well-being are tied to how happy and fulfilled we can be. She believes that each individual is deserving of this wholeness in their relational and sexual life. Samantha is passionate about walking alongside her clients in their journey and shows up fully with warmth, curiosity, and a calm presence. Samantha aims to help her clients better explore and embody their unique definition of sexual and relational wellness. She is excited about contributing to a societal shift around sex and mental health and loves supporting clients in recovering from sexual shame and the impact that oppression can have on authentic expression.
“To be human is to need others, and this is no flaw or weakness.”
-Sue Johnson