Samantha Shields, MA, LMFT, Therapist in San Marcos, California

Specialties:

ADHD Anxiety Attention & focus Depression/feeling down Family conflict Fertility Panic attacks +59

Ages Served

18-64

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Samantha Shields (She/Her)

Samantha Shields treats patients starting at 3 year old.

Samantha Shields is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2001 and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Her years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings have included individuals, families, couples, children and teens. Her clinical experience and areas of interest encompass depression, anxiety, panic disorder, women’s issues, maternal adjustment, relationship issues, infidelity, premarital counseling, body image issues, compulsive eating, adjustment difficulties, family transitions, and grief/loss.

She works collaboratively with the client, supporting them in ultimately creating a balance between mind, body and spirit. Her innate desire is to help individuals and families create change that leads to more fulfilling and healthier lives.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 18-64
Family Therapy: Ages 18-64
Couples Therapy: Ages 18-64

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

ADHD
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Fertility
Panic attacks
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Stress management
Aging
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Eating issues: binging
Eating issues: food deprivation
Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
Family conflict
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
Learning challenges
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Parenting
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social skills & communication
Sports performance
Stress from ongoing health issues
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
Family conflict
Panic attacks
Stress management
ADHD
Aging
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Eating issues: binging
Eating issues: food deprivation
Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
Fertility
Focus, concentration & memory
Gambling
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
Learning challenges
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Menopause & perimenopause
Other addictive behaviors
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Parenting
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
PMS & PMDD
Pornography/sexual behaviors
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sports performance
Stress from ongoing health issues
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits
Video game/internet

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

ADHD
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Drug/substance use
Eating issues: binging
Eating issues: food deprivation
Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
Empty nesters
Family conflict
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
Gambling
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
Marital stress or divorce
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Other addictive behaviors
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Parenting
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
PMS & PMDD
Pornography/sexual behaviors
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Religion & spirituality
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits
Video game/internet

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Pepperdine University
University of San Diego

Locations

LifeStance Health
300 Rancheros Dr
Suite 130
San Marcos, CA 92069

Get Directions Phone Number

760-593-3779

858-430-2736

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I've had two appointments with my therapist and I truly enjoy speaking to her. It's like speaking to a friend more than a therapist. I've scheduled more appointments with her.

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