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Meet Your Consultant & Therapist
Sam Bergstein (she/her)
MSW, MA, LISW-S, REAT
Sam Bergstein (she/her), MA, MSW, LISW-S, REAT, is the founder of Mantra Mental Health LLC. Based in Columbus, Ohio, on occupied/stolen Myaamia/Miami, Kaskaskia, and Hopewell Cultural land, Sam is a dedicated mental health professional offering both individual therapy services and specialized professional consultation. She is deeply committed to fostering growth and well-being, leveraging her expertise as an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT). Sam's approach is rooted in compassion and a holistic understanding of mental health, empowering both her clients and fellow clinicians to thrive.
Sam's Compassionate Approach to Therapy and
Consultation
Sam Bergstein brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to her practice,
integrating her roles as a therapist and a consultant to support a diverse range of individuals
and professionals. Living and working in Columbus, Ohio, on occupied/stolen
Myaamia/Miami, Kaskaskia, and Hopewell Cultural land, Sam is deeply committed to
fostering growth and well-being in both her clients and fellow clinicians.
Individual Therapy Practice
In her individual therapy practice, Sam specializes in providing comprehensive support for
adults and adolescents navigating challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and
other mental health concerns. She employs a diverse and holistic range of therapeutic
modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal
Family Systems)/parts work, and expressive arts therapy. Her passions include working with
attachment wounding, dissociative systems, identity wounding and affirming care, Queer
and LGBTQIA+ experiences, and individuals living with chronic health issues. Sam's
approach is strengths-based, focusing on empowering individuals to harness their inner
resources and achieve lasting positive change. While Sam is currently seeing most clients via secure telehealth, some established clients may have the option for in-person sessions.
Professional Consultation and Supervision
Beyond her direct clinical work, Sam extends her expertise to mental health professionals
seeking to deepen their skills and meet certification requirements. She provides
comprehensive individual and group consultation and supervision, creating a supportive
and collaborative learning environment. Sam also enjoys supporting burgeoning EMDR
therapists through consultation, serving as a practicum facilitator in EMDR training, and
indulging in her hyperfixation of creating resources, guides, and worksheets for clinicians
and clients. Her guidance helps clinicians navigate complex cases, refine their theoretical
understanding, and enhance their practical skills in EMDR and Expressive Arts Therapy.
Whether you are working towards certification, seeking advanced training, or simply looking
to elevate your practice, Sam offers personalized mentorship to help you achieve your
professional goals.
Individual Therapy Practice
In her individual therapy practice, Sam specializes in providing comprehensive support for
adults and adolescents navigating challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and
other mental health concerns. She employs a diverse and holistic range of therapeutic
modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal
Family Systems)/parts work, and expressive arts therapy. Her passions include working with
attachment wounding, dissociative systems, identity wounding and affirming care, Queer
and LGBTQIA+ experiences, and individuals living with chronic health issues. Sam's
approach is strengths-based, focusing on empowering individuals to harness their inner
resources and achieve lasting positive change. While Sam is currently seeing most clients
A Holistic and Personal Philosophy
Sam's passion lies in empowering both her therapy clients to lead fulfilling lives and her
consultation clients to provide the highest quality of care, ultimately thriving in their unique
therapeutic journeys. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, life
partner, and five pets; making art and crafts; and tending to her dozens of tropical
houseplants.