- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Sahntanyna
Sahntanyna Blackwell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with concerns such as relationship and family problems, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in New Jersey.
Her approach centers on listening closely and working together to improve communication and trust. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when people want concrete steps toward change. Psychodynamic ideas inform longer-standing patterns that show up in relationships.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills and clearer understanding of relationship dynamics. Topics often include attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, commitment and control issues, and blended family or fatherhood challenges. She also addresses caregiver stress, fertility-related worries, and problems tied to family of origin.
People meet to talk through communication problems, rebuild trust after separation or domestic violence, or to manage mood and substance-related concerns. She can guide work on grief, anger, or adjusting after major life events and disasters. Work may include short-term goal-setting or deeper exploration depending on needs.
Her background includes a mix of therapy styles so conversations and plans can shift as progress is made. To begin, readers should use the website button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Sahntanyna uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s perspective, listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps when people want a respectful space to talk through relationship patterns or feelings about family and intimacy.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thinking and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety, low mood, or relationship conflict. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and homework to try new responses between meetings.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change, such as in addictions or behavior change. It uses conversational techniques to clarify values and boost readiness for specific steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans together based on what helps most. That collaborative process guides whether sessions focus on short-term problem solving or deeper exploration.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can suggest practical homework and communication exercises that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which issues does she help with?
She works with relationship and family problems, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar, depression, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, blending Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing clinical services across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC in New York and an LPC in New Jersey and practices in New Jersey.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.