Sam Pow

Sam Pow

MSW

West Hollywood, California · Telehealth and In person

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · 13 years in practice

“Healing, empowerment and evolution. I'm here to help you reparent your inner child and heal your most primal wounds. We'll also work on actionable coping skills”

Fees
Sliding scale, based on need
Session format
Telehealth, In person
Insurance and payment
Self-Pay / Out of NetworkSliding Scale
Languages
English
Experience
13 years in practice

Sam Pow is a California-licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker in West Hollywood, California. Specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma and ptsd. Telehealth, In person.

About Sam

I love supporting neurodiverse folks with struggles like suicidal ideation, Borderline, DID, PTSD, psychosis, depression, anxiety and substance use. I will help you heal wounds, reclaim safety, rebuild trust, create meaning, find your voice and connect to your higher purpose. We will take a close look at your relationship with yourself and explore how we can improve hit through the practice of healthy coping skills, self-care and reparenting.

We will also reflect on your relationships with others and explore how effective communication skills, healthy limits and boundaries and the cultivation of empathy may be able to enhance them.

My approach

My eclectic approach operates on multiple levels and weaves together a range of modalities. I draw upon CBT, DBT, positive psychology, creative expression and mindfulness for ideas about practical coping and communication skills. For deep healing, I rely heavily on parts work, narrative therapy, psychodrama, existential therapy and somatic experiencing.

About me

Through my study of sociology, I have learned to view mental health struggles within the larger context of late stage capitalism, colonialism, ecological collapse, white supremacy, patriarchy, cis/heteronormativity and ableism. Through this sociological lens, I help clients recognize that they are not the problem. It is the WORLD that is depressing etc.

Specialties

AnxietyDepressionStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and LossRelationship IssuesMarital and PremaritalDivorceFamily ConflictParentingSelf EsteemAnger ManagementMood DisordersBipolar Disorder
Show all 48Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Panic AttacksAddictionSubstance UseAlcohol UseDrug AbuseADHDAutismPersonality DisordersBorderline Personality (BPD)Sexual AbuseDomestic ViolenceChronic PainChronic IllnessSexualitySexual DysfunctionGender IdentityLGBTQ+ IssuesSpiritualityLife TransitionsCareer CounselingCoping SkillsCommunicationDissociative Disorders (DID)PsychosisSchizophreniaSuicidal IdeationSelf-HarmingInternet AddictionGamblingBehavioral IssuesChild or AdolescentLearning DisabilitiesRacial Identity

Types of therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavior (DBT)PsychodynamicHumanisticMindfulness-Based (MBCT)Motivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems (IFS)Family / Marital SystemsNarrative TherapyTrauma FocusedSomaticAttachment-BasedGestaltExistential
Show all 20Art TherapyExposure Response PreventionIntegrativeEclecticCulturally SensitiveCouples Therapy

Who Sam works with

Ages
Teens (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)
Communities
LGBTQ+, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, BIPOC, Black / African American, Latino / Hispanic, Asian American, Indigenous / Native American, Immigrant, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Neurodivergent, People with Disabilities, Sex Worker Allied, Body Positive, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Single Parents
Languages
English

Education and training

2004 Bachelor's in Sociology from Cal State LA

2016 Master's in Social Work Cal State Northridge

Certifications

Clinical Supervisor since 2021

Psychedelic Integration Therapy 2018

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Specialist Certification 2013

Frequently asked questions

What does Sam specialize in?

Sam Pow specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma and ptsd.

Is Sam licensed?

Sam Pow is listed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. For current license standing, check the California licensing board.

Does Sam offer telehealth or in-person sessions?

Sam Pow offers telehealth and in person.

Does Sam take insurance?

Sam Pow accepts Self-Pay / Out of Network and Sliding Scale. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

Where is Sam located?

Sam Pow is based in West Hollywood, California, and also offers telehealth.

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