Samantha Murphy is a licensed professional counselor who creates a nurturing space for individuals seeking healing and support. She specializes in guiding young adults and adults through various challenges, including eating disorders, body image issues, self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, stress management, and significant life transitions such as college changes, relocations, career shifts, and relationship dynamics. Drawing from her background as a performing artist and former college athlete and coach, Samantha has a particular passion for working with fellow artists and athletes, understanding the unique pressures they face. With experience gained at the PRIME Clinic at Yale School of Medicine, where she supported clients at clinical high risk of mental illness, and her work in residential eating disorder treatment, she brings valuable insights to her practice. Trained in CBT-P at Yale and emphasizing Gestalt therapy, body-focused psychotherapy, and mindfulness at HFI, Samantha adopts a Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating approach. She believes that each individual is their own greatest strength, and she is dedicated to helping others move forward to achieve their goals.