Samantha Murphy, Lmhc
About Samantha Murphy, Lmhc
Samantha Murphy is a licensed mental health counselor with a strong background in child and family therapy. She has worked in various therapeutic roles and currently practices at Alma and Lifeline Center for Child Development in New York.
Work at Alma
Samantha Murphy serves as a therapist at Alma, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she provides mental health support and counseling services to clients. Alma focuses on creating a supportive environment for mental health professionals and their clients, aligning with Samantha's commitment to enhancing mental health services.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Murphy studied at NYU Silver School of Social Work, where she completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Family Therapy from 2022 to 2023. She also holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the State University of New York at Old Westbury and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with a focus on Health and Human Services from the University at Buffalo. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in mental health counseling.
Background
Samantha Murphy has a diverse professional background in mental health counseling. She began her career as a Youth Counselor Intern at Compass House Emergency Shelter and Resource Center from 2016 to 2017. She then worked as a Mental Health Counseling Graduate Intern at AWIXA HOME OF LI INC in 2018, followed by a role as a Mental Health Counseling Graduate Intern in the Child/Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Northwell Health from 2018 to 2019. From 2019 to 2022, she served as an Independent Living Skills Therapist at Huntington Youth Bureau.
Achievements
Samantha Murphy has completed the NYU post-masters Child and Family Therapy certificate program, which enhances her specialization in working with children and families. She actively engages in blogging and networking on LinkedIn to expand her professional community. Additionally, she aspires to open a wellness practice that integrates mental and physical health services, reflecting her commitment to holistic health approaches.