Christina Sampson, MSW, LCSW
Therapist
(she/her)
“Behaviors labeled as 'bad' or 'challenging' are usually a child's body doing its best to stay safe based on past experiences. As a therapist, I'm passionate about using trauma-informed guidance to help children and their families move out of survival mode and build healthier, more resilient lives.”
About Christina Sampson, MSW, LCSW
Christina Sampson, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker at Brightline's Columbus Circle clinic. She has spent her career working with kids and young people from toddlers through young adults, and the families around them, with a particular focus on those from marginalized backgrounds and those navigating complex systems.
Christina specializes in trauma-informed care and draws from motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and functional family therapy. She is also recognized as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee in New York State, bringing an additional layer of expertise to families navigating intersecting challenges.
What drives Christina is a belief that behavior tells a story. She is committed to helping children and families understand that story and find their way to something healthier and more resilient on the other side.
Professional Summary
Education:
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), University of Bristol
Bachelor of Art in Political Science (BA), Haverford College
Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): Motivational interviewing (MI), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
License Type(s): Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T)
States where clinician is licensed: New York (101394)
Experience:
Therapist, New Directions Outpatient Treatment Program Therapist, Saint Dominic’s Family Services’ Article 29-I Clinic
Therapist, Catholic Guardian Services’ Article 29-I Clinic
Therapist, Catholic Guardian Services’ Functional-Family Therapy Preventive Program
Training:
Social Worker, Good Shepherd Services’ 17th Street Programs
Fair Futures Coach, Good Shepherd Services’ 17th Street Programs
Social Work Intern, Bristol City Council: Through Care and Placement Services
Social Work Intern, Full Circle @ Docklands
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Jack Reibstein, LMSW
“ I’m inspired by the boundless capacity kids and teens have for imagination, creativity, growth, and change. My hope is that in our sessions, I can create a safe space for them to explore and discover more about themselves."
Zachary Seow, LMSW
“ I’m inspired by the moments where a stumbling block becomes a stepping stone for progress."
Charlie Xiao, PMHNP
“I am passionate about making a positive impact on each child's life and helping them overcome their struggles and challenges. Their resiliency and successes, large and small, are what inspire me each and every day."
Christina Sampson, MSW, LCSW
“Behaviors labeled as 'bad' or 'challenging' are usually a child's body doing its best to stay safe based on past experiences. As a therapist, I'm passionate about using trauma-informed guidance to help children and their families move out of survival mode and build healthier, more resilient lives.”
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