About

Samantha Elkrief, LCSW is an action-oriented, experientially focused supportive psychotherapist. She has trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Internal Family Systems, and Non-Violent Communication and incorporates various mind-body practices into her clinical work. Samantha is also a health coach and chef, and has training in Nutritional Psychiatry (how food impacts mood). Her current focus is on parts work and embodiment practices, using what is happening in the present moment as a way to understand patterns of dysregulation, build capacity and tolerance, and learn self-regulation skills.

She works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, numbness, and lack of vitality, as well those looking to improve their communication, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, or their connection with themselves and their bodies. Therapy is a wonderful tool for growth and self-reflection no matter where we are in our journeys.

Samantha received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University and her health coach certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also trained at The Natural Gourmet Institute. Samantha is also a sex-positive therapist and works with people in all types of relationships. She is licensed in NY and Florida.

Samantha is a regular guest on podcasts and her work has been featured in the NY Times, NY Post, CBS Sunday Morning, Live Happy, MindBodyGreen, Social Work Today, Eat Up New York, and on NBC. 

Samantha’s Training:

Columbia School of Social Work 2011- Masters of Social Work

Institute for Integrative Nutrition 2014- Health Coach Certification

Natural Gourmet Institute – 600 Hour Apprenticeship Program

Beck Institute Essentials of CBT and CBT for Depression 2016

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 2016

Internal Family Systems Circle with Richard Schwartz 2019

Nutritional Psychiatry for Healthcare Providers 2019

Introduction to Somatic Experiencing 2021

Somatic Internal Family Systems 2022

Mastery and the School of Womanly Arts 2018

Jaiya’s Erotic Blueprints 2018

2 thoughts on “About

  1. Mirja Pitkin

    Hi, Samantha.

    I love your content and your site. Really nice approach, practical and informative. I just got your Meal Planning Guide. It’s great! But I did want to let you know that I have used the pasta method for rice many times with great results.

    I am a personal trainer and wellness coach in Maine. I’m updating my website for the first time in years which has led me to check what other people in the field are doing with their websites. I love yours! Keep up the good work, and thanks again.

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