Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Elma "Samantha" Quintero, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 132349
- NPI
- 1790662245
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Elma supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relationship struggles
- Grief and loss
- Career stress
About Elma
Elma "Samantha" Quintero is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem issues, career strain, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Samantha centers conversations on what matters in everyday life. She listens for how family, culture, and language shape choices. In sessions she helps people name stressors, sort priorities, and try practical steps that fit their schedules.
Her approach focuses on clear goals and steady progress. That can mean practicing ways to handle panic, talking through attachment or abandonment issues, or building routines that reduce mood symptoms. She also addresses money concerns, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and body image or self-love struggles.
People who work with her can expect straightforward discussion about communication, forgiveness, guilt or shame. She helps with divorce and separation questions and supports those feeling isolated or overwhelmed by life transitions. Treatment decisions are made together and adjusted as needed.
Samantha draws on 16 years in the field to offer pragmatic support rather than quick fixes. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions can fit your life
Two evidence-based approaches often used to address relationship strain and mood symptoms are cognitive strategies and skills-based behavior work. Cognitive techniques focus on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts, which can help reduce panic and low mood. Behavioral strategies break problems into small actions, like building routines, practicing communication skills, or setting boundaries to ease caregiving and workplace stress.Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match current goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make therapy easier to fit around work and family life because they reduce travel time and can be scheduled during shorter breaks. Online work also allows steady check-ins for people managing grief, career transitions, or ongoing mood concerns. If you have questions about formats, confirm them during the matching process before your first session.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations and helps people try steps that fit daily life. Sessions emphasize clear problem-solving and collaborative planning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with people on a range of concerns including mood symptoms, panic, and relationship strain.
Is she a licensed clinician in California?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers