Samantha (Sam) Rajeski, LCSW

(she/her)

Senior Clinician

Sam is a highly skilled behavioral clinician specializing in the treatment of personality, substance use, mood, anxiety, and eating disorders. With years of experience delivering adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programming, she has developed specialized expertise in teaching DBT skills in both individual and group settings. Throughout her career, Sam has gained valuable experience across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, providing care to clients with complex, high-acuity clinical needs.

Sam is particularly skilled in supporting clients experiencing emotion dysregulation, as well as those struggling with self-injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation. She draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients develop healthier coping strategies and navigate complex challenges with compassion and care.

Sam’s therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and DBT, integrated with a trauma-informed perspective. She is dedicated to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment for her clients. Sam is warm and approachable, yet direct and assertive, fostering a balanced therapeutic space where clients feel both supported and challenged.

Education:

• Master of Social Work, Columbia University
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, James Madison University

Training & Certifications:

• Foundational Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavioral Tech Institute