Samantha Nouri Gonzalez, LMSW, Tucker and Telehealth, Individuals and groups, Adults 18+
George Mason University, Masters in Social Work (MSW), 2022
West Virginia Wesleyan College, Bachelors of Arts (BA) Sociology, 2018
At the core of my work, I place a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I offer a warm and compassionate approach, allowing you to show up authentically, use humor, be vulnerable, and take up as much space as you need in the therapy room. My areas of interest include supporting women from all backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, relationship concerns, career stress, and seeking fulfillment and purpose. Many of my clients are hoping to work through social anxiety, perfectionism, relationship concerns, and the desire for self-reflection on how past experiences shape their current lives. I often help clients working toward finding balance, fostering self compassion, managing burnout, and cultivating healthy, fulfilling relationships.
As someone with a multicultural background, being Afghan American, a child of an immigrant, and being married to a partner from Latin America—I deeply value diversity and inclusivity. I can understand the many layers of identity that influence our mental health, the challenges faced by first-generation college students and children of immigrants. With experience in nonprofit and community mental health settings, I have worked with individuals from all walks of life. This allows me to understand the complexities that marginalized communities may face and create an inclusive and supportive space where you feel valued.
My approaches primarily include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MB-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and integrating other approaches such as Psychodynamic therapy, Parts Work, and Person centered therapy. We’ll explore the past and how it may be showing up now, learn how to regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and reframe perspectives, which is beneficial for those struggling with anxiety, intense emotions, rumination, and negative self-talk. I also help women navigate life changes– whether you are starting a new career, navigating marriage, moving cities, or adjusting to college, I help my clients find meaning in these transitions and build confidence in their next steps.
In my free time, I enjoy snuggling with my Maltipoo, cooking, and exploring walking trails. My husband and I, originally from Virginia, enjoy exploring coffee shops in Atlanta, binge-watching our favorite shows together, and going to boxing fitness classes.
I’m currently seeing clients in-person at our Tucker/Northlake location and virtually throughout Georgia. I look forward to hearing from you and hope to be part of your mental health journey!
Samantha is able to see people as an in-network provider with the following insurance: Anthem, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Alliant and Kaiser plans.
