Sam Naimi (He/Him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
In-Person in Encino, CA 91436
Online in Multiple States
California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
As a relational psychoanalyst, I am trained to listen to what lives beneath your words: the unspoken feelings and unconscious processes that can leave you feeling stuck and quietly unfulfilled. Contemporary psychoanalysis helps us make sense of your life story and gently uncover the parts of yourself kept hidden for safekeeping. I appreciate that beginning the healing process can feel like a profound risk, especially when it means trusting another human being, even a therapist. My approach is shaped by who you are, what you need, and what we come to understand together.
Some of my specialties include working with survivors of childhood abuse (in all of its unfortunate forms); complex trauma; codependency and accommodation; narcissism (including relatives of narcissists); major depression; dissociative disorders (including DID); and dreams and nightmares. I see dreams as gifts our minds bestow upon us on a daily basis.
I absolutely love what I do. I learn from my patients every single day. I practice in person in Los Angeles, and am licensed in the states of CA, NY, NJ, and MA. I welcome you to reach out for a free Zoom consultation.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Intersubjective Therapy Explores the shared emotional experience between therapist and client. It emphasizes connection and mutual understanding.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
Approach Description: I practice contemporary psychoanalysis and all forms of therapy that fall under its umbrella. I believe at getting to the root of clients' concerns in order to ease their pain and stop the repetitive behaviors that no longer serve them well. Let's help you thrive.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 250
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Please inquire about sliding scale availability.
- Out of Network
- I provide monthly superbills for patients to submit for PPO insurance reimbursement.
Education & Credentials
Sam Naimi LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
- Male
- License # LCSW 114391
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: I received my BA from Cornell University and my Master of Social Work from USC. I am a 4th-year candidate at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis in Los Angeles.
Sam Naimi Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Encino, CA 91436
- Available Online for residents of Multiple States California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
- Online Therapy Details: I also offer therapy via Zoom and FaceTime.