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Samantha Drotar
Counselor, MA, LPCA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
195 South Main Street, Suite 205, Cheshire, CT 06410
Not accepting new clients
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Therapy is really about you. My approach is influenced by Person-Centered and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy. Basically, this means that you lead with what you’d like to discuss, I help to find connections between thoughts and behaviors, then together we discuss helpful tools, skills, or next steps. Whether you’re searching for peace, clarity, or healing, we will work towards your goal together. It is important to find a therapist that you connect with. Working together is more successful with a therapist you trust. I provide an unbiased, collaborative, open, and relaxed environment and strive for honest and direct communication.
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, posttraumatic stress disorder, crisis intervention, stress, life transitions or adjustments, identity conflicts, pathological deviance, etc. I also specialize in working with the forensic population, those who have involvements or experiences with the legal system, the LGBTQIA population, etc.
I applaud you for researching local therapists, because sometimes that first step—signing up for therapy—is the hardest one. When you’re ready, reach out to set up an appointment, and we can traverse the next steps together. I offer both in-person sessions as well as tele-health remote sessions.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HUSKY Health
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Samantha Drotar
Counselor, MA, LPCA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Connecticut / 5613 Supervised by Kevin Colwell (Connecticut / 3129) Samantha Drotar
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Criminal Justice system involvement/effects
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Forensic Psychology
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
Location
Primary Location
The Alliance: Psychology, Advocacy, & Support
195 South Main Street
Suite 205
Cheshire, CT 06410
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Nearby Areas
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Samantha Drotar
Counselor, MA, LPCA