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My Approach

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As a licensed psychologist in Florida and New York and a PSYPACT member, I provide both in-person and virtual therapy services from my office in St. Petersburg, FL.

I am deeply committed to helping each of my clients reach their full potential and meet their treatment goals. My approach is rooted in evidence-based care, drawing on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help ease symptoms and build lasting skills. My clinical work is also informed by research on self-compassion and resilience.

While I prioritize evidence-based interventions, my approach is flexible. I am trained in psychodynamic, family systems, and interpersonal therapies, and I often weave several approaches together throughout the treatment process to fit each client’s needs.

Above all, I aim to offer a warm, safe space where clients feel seen, and I deeply value building authentic relationships grounded in trust and compassion.

I have specialized training and experience working with:

    •    Late-diagnosed, high-masking neurodivergence (autism and ADHD) & burnout

    •    Trauma recovery

    •    Perfectionism and the inner critic

    •    LGBTQIA+ affirming care, including gender-affirming care

    •    Chronic illness, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

    •    Women’s health concerns such as PCOS, endometriosis, and PMDD

I completed my undergraduate studies at Florida State University and earned my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Florida School of Professional Psychology. My clinical training includes work in college counseling centers, community mental health settings, and residential programs for at-risk teens.

When I’m not at the office, you can usually find me spending time with my family or getting lost in an audiobook or podcast.

Contact Me

Contact me today to schedule your complimentary phone consultation.

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Samantha Brustad, Psy.D. 

9887 4th Street N 

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

 

727-379-2807

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