Samatha Barney, CSW
Clinical Social Worker
I promise that you’re not broken. Therapy with me isn’t about ‘fixing’ you or erasing the parts of yourself that you struggle with. It’s about transforming the way you relate to yourself, especially the parts of you that have been shaped by pain, survival, or outdated narratives.
I believe healing begins with compassion, both for yourself and for the stories you’ve carried. As a therapist, I take a holistic and relational approach, honoring the complex ways our emotions, thoughts, bodies, and histories intertwine. My goal is to co-create a space where authenticity, irreverence, and vulnerability are welcome.
Whether you’re navigating emotional dysregulation, relationship patterns that feel stuck, or just trying to figure out who the hell you are, I’m here to walk beside you. Therapy with me is collaborative, validating, and often infused with both gentle challenge and humor. I also work with couples seeking to improve communication, rebuild trust, and feel more emotionally connected in their relationship
Education
Master of Social Work
Boise State University
Experience
Experience in residential substance use
treatment and outpatient mental health
IFIO Course completion
Somatic practices
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing:
- Emotional dysregulation and mood swings
- Major life transitions
- Anxiety and panic
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship challenges
- Struggles with self-worth, identity
- Substance use
- Parenting struggles
I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-informed care to help clients build insight, regulate emotions, and reconnect with themselves. I’ll help you notice patterns that no longer serve you, explore where they came from, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others that feel more aligned and empowered.
My approach blends clinical expertise with warmth, curiosity, and realness. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. I’ll meet you where you are, honor your pace, and hold space for all parts of your experience without judgment.
Outside of therapy, I’m a mom of two who finds joy in reading, true-crime podcasts, board games, hiking, and concerts. I value depth, laughter, and creating spaces where people can lay out all their big, dark, scary, messy stuff. I promise, we’ve all got it. I know, without a doubt, that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of this work. I can’t wait to get to know YOU.