SAMANTHA TRAMUTA
FOUNDER + THERAPIST
LCSW, LAC, PSYCHEDELIC THERAPIST
honor emotional experiences, challenge old patterns, reach untapped potential— and face reality with clarity.
Samantha has a unique way of connecting with those who have never really clicked with traditional therapy. Her clients have often learned to rely on fierce independence, rebelliousness, people-pleasing, emotional shut down, keeping it ‘surface level’, avoidance of intimacy, substance abuse, over-achieving, adrenaline-seeking, conflict & chaos, or any manner of escape to get them through life.
Samantha’s track record of clinical excellence is rooted in therapy that balances down-to-earth connection, cutting edge techniques, and lived experience. She navigates complex family dynamics and highly defended clients with confidence, empathy and grit. Sam’s clients want a therapist who will be radically honest, keep them accountable, teach them to accept help and affection, believe in their inner worth when they can’t, and laugh at the absurdity of it all with them.
“I hold so much respect for those bold enough to show up for therapy- because it’s really, really hard. I will challenge you to build your resilience and connect to your most present self. I will always bring to the table professional, dynamic, and high level services- because even if it’s hard, therapy should be worth it and it should work.”
areas of expertise—
PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY I am a trained psychedelic therapist specializing in treating complex trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and couples. I use ketamine and other psychedelic medicines to help my clients face what they are avoiding, see a brand new perspective of their patterns, reach a new level of vulnerability, and truly integrate their therapy into real life change.
COUPLES THERAPY : I focus on exploring the root of conflict, distress and disconnection in relationships by understanding the patterns built to navigate attachments in childhood. Instead of surface level issues like ‘communication styles’- my couples clients want to understand & interrupt the internal stories that drive their fear response instead of allowing them to turn towards attunement & connection.
FAMILY CONSULTING: My style with families is assertive and comprehensive- I strive to become an integral piece of the family dynamic. I specialize in family crisis management. I can help navigate divorce, coparenting, navigating high-stakes careers and family balance, and navigating teen or young adult crisis.
SUBSTANCE USE, ADDICTION & RECOVERY: From those maintaining long-term recovery, those seeking sobriety or transitioning from treatment, or rebounding from a relapse. I mix lived experience & relational work with addiction’s neurobiology- think ‘old-school recovery’ meets ‘new-school science’.
COMPLEX TRAUMA: Some of my most rewarding work is with those who dissociate, disconnect, avoid, and escape. Learning to allow fear and vulnerability in a trusted space empowers my clients to thrive. I help those who grew up around constant conflict, survived traumatic or high-tension divorce or separation, survivors of correctional institutions, and survivors of the troubled teen industry.
MEN’S ISSUES: I ‘just click’ with male clients who have never found a trusted place to explore, identify, experience and express their emotions. I connect with many who have found therapy ridiculous or unfulfilling in the past. I work on emotion avoidance, over-achieving, attachment and relationship issues, anger regulation, substance abuse, trauma, conflict.
ADOLESCENTS & YOUNG ADULTS: From navigating oppositional behaviors and rebelliousness in teens to substance abuse and emotional disconnection in young adulthood, I focus on identifying and expressing emotions effectively. I support clients in the process of “launching”, processing challenges in relationships, mental wellbeing, and through school & career transitions.
professional experience—
Samantha has held executive and clinical leadership roles at high level residential treatment programs across the country. She has developed and accredited detox, residential, partial hospital, and intensive outpatient programs from the ground up. She’s trained and coached leaders, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams of healthcare providers. She’s a founder of New Heights Experiential | Luxury Psychedelic Couples Retreats.
In clinical roles, Samantha has worked as a therapist in residential and intensive outpatient substance use treatment, diagnosing and treating severe and persistent mental illness, doing crisis work with first responders and in emergency departments, running a DBT based trauma treatment program, and treating dual diagnosis offenders in community corrections.
Samantha’s clinical experience made her an expert in differential diagnosis, crisis and conflict management, group facilitation, and family therapy. She’s trained in dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, structural family therapy, attachment theory, emotionally-focused therapy, substance abuse and cognitive enhancement therapy. Samantha is also a trained psychedelic therapist with advanced certification in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
training & education—
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Licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut. Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado.
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Licensed Addictions Counselor in Colorado. Advanced training in Motivational Interviewing, biology of substance abuse, tolerance and withdrawal, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders.
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Certified in Psychedelic Therapy and Integration and advanced certification in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Training in Applied Mindfulness for Psychedelic Therapists, Trauma Informed Psychedelic Therapy, Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration, Intoxication and Dissociation in Psychedlic Therapy, MDMA Assisted Therapy Research and Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Research.
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Advanced training and competence in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, risk assessment and crisis management, differential diagnosis of mental health disorders, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Structural and Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Enhancement Therapy, Seeking Safety.
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Samantha has trained, mentored and provided clinical supervision to LCSW and LPC candidates in Colorado and Connecticut. She has supervised and trained Licensed Addictions Counselors in Colorado. She has supervised and mentored behavioral and nursing staff in residential, detox and outpatient levels of care.
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Graduated with concentration in group work from UCONN School of Social Work. Developed, designed, workshopped, and implemented dynamic group curriculum for adult and adolescent mental health and substance use disorders. Expert in group facilitation and creative distress tolerance interventions.
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Master of Social Work awarded from the University of Connecticut. Group Work Concentration. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science awarded from the University of Connecticut.
specialized offerings—
Concierge & Intensive Services- some people just need a way to break through.
Psychedelic Intensives- three days, real change, healing that lasts.
Psychedelic Retreats- this is not a trip. it’s a turning point.
Public-Facing Family Crisis Management- expert containment, clarity, and support.
media—
Ep. 22: What is attachment theory and how does it shape our lives + relationships? with Sam Tramuta
