Ms. Samantha Tortora, LPCC-S
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Samantha
About Me
My approach to therapy is sex-positive, body-positive, and trauma-informed. I am trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – two evidence-based treatments for PTSD. I am also an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, as I have completed full basic training in an EMDRIA-Approved Program (The Institute for Creative Mindfulness). EMDR Therapy can be used to treat a range of difficult or traumatic experiences. I’m also a Certified Wellness Counselor and work with my clients on improving the interdependent relationship between physical and mental health. I am trained in Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention and am comfortable working with recent suicide attempts and thoughts of suicide. Lastly, for clients whom it is appropriate, I offer Walk & Talk Therapy as an optional intervention.
Education & Experience
Youngstown State University, BA in Psychology
The Ohio State University, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Member, American Counseling Association
Chair, Ohio State University Eating Concerns Consultation Team (2019-2021)
Counseling Coordinator for CCS Intern and Practicum students (2018-2020)
Chair, Body Image Health Task Force (2018-2020)
Member, Central Ohio Eating Disorder Consultation and Prevention Team (2018-current)
Executive Committee, Central Ohio Counseling Association (2019-2021)
Volunteer, Columbus Metropolitan Library Reading Buddies (2020, 2022)
Secretary, Weinland Park Community Civic Association (2020)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicare
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth
see https://columbusbehavioralhealth.com/general-counseling-info-columbus/#Insurance