Blog · Samantha Waldman, LMHC

Notes on Therapy, Identity, and Healing

Practical, warm writing on the things that come up in the therapy room: family expectations, codependency, boundaries, and the search for belonging. Take what helps, at your own pace.

Samantha Waldman 8/17/26 Samantha Waldman 8/17/26

How to Set Boundaries with Parents: A Therapist's Guide

If the thought of telling your parents "no" makes your stomach drop, you are in good company. Learning how to set boundaries with parents, especially as an adult, is one of the most common things people bring to therapy, and one of the hardest to actually do.

Samantha Waldman 10/15/19 Samantha Waldman 10/15/19

Filling Your Cups and Finding Your Own Balance

Samantha Waldman 3/7/19 Samantha Waldman 3/7/19

"Bustle" Feature - Toxic Relationships & Trauma Bonds

I was recently featured in Bustle’s “7 Signs You Have an Intense Emotional Bond With a Toxic Person.” Read below for my thoughts on trauma bonds and toxic relationships and a link to the article.

Samantha Waldman 2/7/19 Samantha Waldman 2/7/19

Demystifying Mindfulness

I had the opportunity to contribute a how-to guide to practicing mindfulness on the Intuitive Healing Psychotherapy Practice blog.