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Samantha Tavlin, MA, LPC

Relational Trauma Therapy

About Me

Samantha Tavlin, MA, LPC
Welcome
I’m Sam Tavlin, MA, LPC (she/her), a licensed professional counselor offering in-person therapy in Philadelphia and virtually throughout Pennsylvania. My practice centers on helping adults navigate relational trauma, anxiety, and disconnection.

For many of my clients, therapy becomes a place to explore what safety, intimacy, and belonging mean to them. I aim to offer a space that feels grounded, real, and collaborative – where we can explore both the pain and the resilience that shape your story.

I am a dog lover, Mets fan, and anti-zionist Jewish woman living in Philly.

Areas of Focus & Expertise
My work focuses on relational trauma, anxiety, and exploring our identity and sense of self. I work with adults who have experienced emotional neglect or abuse, sexual violence, parentification, and other forms of adverse relational experiences – and who feel ready to reconnect to themselves.

Common areas of focus include:

  • Trauma and post traumatic stress
  • Relationship and intimacy challenges
  • Emotional abuse and neglect
  • Anxiety, stress, and burnout
  • Self esteem and self trust
  • Life transitions
  • Therapist and activist burnout
  • Pelvic Pain or Painful Sex
Therapeutic Approach
My approach to therapy is relational and grounded in collaboration. Healing happens when we can safely explore how past experiences continue to shape our present and when we can reconnect to parts of ourselves that once had to hide.

Therapy with me often feels informal, warm, and curious. We’ll talk about your experiences both inside and outside of relationships, using laughter and honesty as tools for connection. I strive to keep the therapy space inclusive and affirming for all identities and bodies.

I integrate EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Relational Therapy with elements of Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Processing Therapy depending on each person’s specific needs.

Training & Credentials
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Pennsylvania (#PC015339)
  • Master of Arts in Counseling & Art Therapy, Drexel University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Culture, Indiana University
  • EMDR Basic Training (ongoing consultation toward certification)
  • Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
  • Trauma Art Narrative Therapy (TANT)
  • PRISM for Chronic Pain – Trained Coach
  • Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for PTSD
  • Sexual Assault Counselor (SAC Trained, 60 hours)
  • Domestic Violence Crisis Worker (Trained, 60 hours)

My clinical experience includes work in community mental health, inpatient mental health settings, rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, college counseling centers, and private practice.

Let’s Connect
If you’re feeling ready to reconnect to yourself and looking for a collaborative therapeutic approach, I’d love to connect. Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time or returning after a break, we’ll create a process that honors your pace and your story.

📞 Call: (267) 279-9285
🖥️ Book Online: Free 20-min Consultation
📩 Email: samtavlintherapy@gmail.com

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(267) 279-9285
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