Biography

My name is Ladifatoun Sambare, a Licensed, Clinical Supervisor and trauma therapist based in New York City, specializing in integrative, multi-faceted approaches including EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Polyvagal Therapy, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, and CBT.

You may be wondering what it is like to work with me in session. I understand that vulnerability can feel intimidating, and I approach therapy with care, compassion, and intention. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are and to collaboratively build a strong therapeutic relationship, one that feels grounded, trusting, and emotionally safe.

I work with people who are experiencing a consistent state of being in survival mode, maladaptive behavior or life patterns that they wish to get out of. Over time these constant patterns and survival modes have made aspects of life difficult to manage. They have an understanding of what these patterns are but are not sure of how to stop them or why they are occurring, this is where I come in. I use a roll up your sleeve approach and we begin working on building the capacity to navigate the complexity of life. I assist with slowing you down and embracing the discomfort. I provide healthy resources/coping mechanisms and supportive techniques/strategies to help you recognize the underlying root cause(s) of your unhealthy thoughts and behaviors and develop alternative behaviors and patterns that can better help you to ride the roller coaster of life.

With compassion, patience, and time, I believe we can work collaboratively to coming home to yourself and enhance your capacity to effectively manage life’s challenges.

If you are considering therapy, I warmly invite you to explore whether this approach may feel like a supportive and aligned space for your healing journey.