Therapist in Long Beach, California Samantha Sutfin, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Samantha Sutfin, LCSW
Samantha Sutfin, LCSW, provides compassionate and personalized mental health care to adults across California, helping them navigate life’s challenges with resilience and clarity. She offers individual therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs, supporting patients as they work through anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Samantha’s approach is rooted in evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, ensuring her clients receive effective and individualized care.
Samantha is particularly passionate about working with individuals facing co-occurring disorders, PTSD/trauma, and severe mental illness. She understands how overwhelming it can feel to manage mental health alongside other life stressors and partners with her clients to break down challenges into manageable steps. Her work with first responders, military veterans, and the LGBTQ+ community reflects her commitment to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences without judgment. Samantha also has extensive experience helping those struggling with ADHD, substance use issues, and eating disorders, ensuring her care addresses both symptoms and underlying causes.
With over 11 years of experience in community mental health, Samantha’s practice is shaped by a holistic, client-centered philosophy. She collaborates with clients to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and develop practical coping strategies. Whether someone is navigating postpartum depression, grief, or midlife transitions, Samantha empowers her clients to rediscover their strengths and build a more fulfilling life.
Outside of her professional life, Samantha enjoys hot yoga, traveling with her family to new destinations, trying different cuisines, and baking. These personal passions reflect her belief in the importance of balance and self-care, values she brings into her therapeutic practice.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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University of Southern California
Professional | 2013
Los Angeles, CA, US
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Undergraduate | 2012
Honolulu, HI, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Samantha Sutfin. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Samantha Sutfin generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Samantha Sutfin's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Samantha Sutfin:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Samantha Sutfin is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Samantha Sutfin works at:
Yes, Samantha Sutfin does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Samantha Sutfin is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: