LMHC, LPC

Sahntanyna Blackwell , LMHC, LPC

Therapist in New Jersey

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About Sahntanyna

Sahntanyna Blackwell is a licensed clinician with two professional credentials - LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. With 20 years of hands-on clinical experience, she has worked with diverse populations and a broad range of concerns, including dual diagnosis, psychiatric and substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, at-risk teens, survivors of domestic violence, parent-child relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and families under high stress.

She offers marriage and pre-marriage counseling as well as faith-based and psychoeducational support, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person or family’s unique needs. Her therapeutic style is warm and collaborative, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients rebuild trust, improve communication, address intimacy-related and commitment issues, and strengthen motivation and self-esteem.

Blackwell integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic insights, family systems thinking, and client-centered care to create practical, individualized strategies. She is committed to developing positive, productive relationships with clients and supporting their progress toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. It helps people explore values, build self-esteem, and find their own solutions to relationship, family, and life transition challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, coping with change, and managing symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addictions and behavior change efforts.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Sahntanyna Blackwell works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match a client’s evolving needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to access care from home or work and fit appointments into busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life gets complicated and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sahntanyna Blackwell have?

Sahntanyna Blackwell has 20 years of clinical experience.

Is Sahntanyna Blackwell a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC. License details are NY LMHC 012257 and NJ LPC 37PC00960400.

In which languages does Sahntanyna Blackwell provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Sahntanyna Blackwell located?

She is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Sahntanyna Blackwell as my therapist?

You can work with Sahntanyna Blackwell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sahntanyna Blackwell work with international clients?

Sahntanyna Blackwell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sahntanyna Blackwell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English

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