About

Hello there! My name is Samantha Tallon and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), currently providing telehealth counseling services to clients in California. I have experience in managing relational issues and challenging family dynamics while working with adults, teenagers, couples and families. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and specialize in treating trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. My approach I believe that it is important for my approach to therapy to vary based on the needs and experiences of the individual. I primarily utilize Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). These approaches to treatment allow me to join you in exploring your history, identifying patterns, recognizing strengths, and building coping skills and strategies to move forward into increased wellbeing. My focus While I've had experience working with teens, families, couples, and groups my primary focus is adults that are being impacted by challenging or painful current, and past life experiences. I specialize in treating trauma/PTSD, healing during periods of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and relational issues or challenging family dynamics. My communication style My goal as your therapist is to create an environment that allows you to feel connected and safe. I believe that true growth and progress happens when you feel heard, respected, and free to explore your story, without fear of judgment. I work to communicate in a calm and open manner, while also asking questions to deepen my understanding of your perspective, so that I can offer encouragement and practical feedback throughout our work together. My journey to therapy I believe that the experiences and circumstances that we are faced with throughout life play a part in our story, but do not define who we are. As a therapist, it is a privilege to have the opportunity