REFLECTIVE CONSULTATION, CASE CONSULTATION, AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION FOR THERAPISTS IN NJ
Supporting children and families requires emotional attunement, clinical clarity, and room to reflect on the impact of the work. I offer reflective consultation and case consultation for therapists, psychologists, social workers, early childhood professionals, and trainees who want a thoughtful, supportive space to deepen their practice. Services are available in person near Montclair, NJ and virtually across New Jersey and New York.
Reflective Consultation for Mental Health Professionals
Reflective consultation provides a consistent, supportive space to notice your internal responses, explore how the work affects you, and strengthen your capacity to show up fully for your clients.
Reflective consultation is available for all mental health professionals working with varying populations, not just children.
This type of consultation is relational, reflective, and rooted in the principles of mental health, trauma-informed practice, attachment science, and culturally responsive care.
Common AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE
Understanding emotional responses and countertransference
Navigating work-related stress and vicarious trauma
Supporting caregiver–child relationships
Exploring complex family systems
Processing the emotional weight of mental health work
Practicing self-compassion and preventing burnout
Reflective consultation is open
to any mental health professional for
either one-time or on-going services
and can be scheduled
in-person or virtually
Case Consultation for Complex Clinical Presentations
Case consultation provides focused, clinically grounded support for mental health providers seeking guidance with complex cases, differential diagnosis, trauma and attachment concerns, or system-level challenges. This service is available to clinicians working with clients of any age, across a wide range of settings and clinical backgrounds.
Together, we explore the client’s history, relational context, cultural factors, environmental stressors, and presenting symptoms to develop a clear, thoughtful clinical understanding, one that integrates developmental science, trauma-informed practice, and attachment awareness.
Common AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE
Navigating trauma, attachment, or relational dynamics
Considering differential diagnoses (e.g., ADHD vs. anxiety vs. trauma vs. neurodevelopmental differences)
Working with clients experiencing behavioral, emotional, or regulatory difficulties
Supporting families, caregivers, or complex systems
Integrating early childhood or developmental principles into broader mental health practice
Seeking guidance on case conceptualization, treatment planning, or next steps
Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams or agencies
Case consultation is open
to any mental health professional for either
one time or on-going services
and can be scheduled
in-person or virtually
Clinical supervision is a separate service designed for clinicians seeking licensure, expanding their early childhood skills, or wanting guidance in providing therapy to children ages 0–12. My supervision style is warm, reflective, developmentally sensitive, and informed by years of leadership in training early childhood clinicians.
Clinical Supervision for Psychologists & Trainees
MY EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Serving as a Psychology Training Director for a nationally accredited internship (ages 0–12)
Supervising clinicians in psychology, social work, counseling, and early intervention
Supporting trauma-focused, attachment-based, and developmentally specific models
Providing guidance in evidence-based early childhood treatment
Helping clinicians integrate research into relational practice
Clinical supervision offers a supportive,
collaborative space where you can deepen your skills,
strengthen your confidence,
reflect on your work,
and grow as a clinician.
How much do consultation or supervision sessions cost?
Rates vary based on the type of service (reflective consultation, case consultation, or clinical supervision), session format (individual, group, or agency), licensure level, and years of clinical experience.
Because every clinician’s needs are different, I provide individualized rate information after learning more about your goals, frequency preferences, and the type of support you’re seeking. Please click here to receive more information.
FAQS FOR REFLECTIVE CONSULTATION, CASE CONSULTATION, AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION FOR THERAPISTS IN NJ
Who are these services for?
I provide reflective consultation, case consultation, and clinical supervision for mental health professionals across a wide range of roles and settings. This includes:
Licensed mental health professionals
Pre-licensed clinicians and psychologists-in-training
Graduate students and interns
Social workers, counselors, and psychologists
Early intervention providers and home visitors
School-based mental health staff
Pediatric behavioral health providers
Community mental health and multidisciplinary teams
Any clinician seeking reflective support, clinical guidance, or help navigating burnout
Services are available in person in North New Jersey, and virtually throughout New Jersey and New York.
How do I schedule a session?
You can schedule an introductory conversation or request current rates by contacting me directly. I’m happy to help you determine which service, reflective consultation, case consultation, or clinical supervision best fits your needs. Please click here to receive more information.
Meet Your EXPERT INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD Psychologist
Hi, i’m SAMANTHA
Child Psychologist and Infant Mental health Specialist
I’m a licensed psychologist with specialized training in infant and early childhood mental health, trauma, attachment, and child assessment. For more than a decade, I’ve supported children ages 0–12 and their families in healing, growing, and building hopeful futures.
MY PRACTICE IS BUILT ON
Warm, relational care
Deep developmental expertise
Evidence-based treatments designed specifically for young children experiencing stress or neurodivergence
A culturally informed, trauma-responsive lens
PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
“Dr. Smith is one of those rare people who is not only a highly skilled professional, but also a human being who lights up a room and spreads warmth and connection wherever she goes. She's part of a small group of mental health professionals who specialize in working with very young children and their families, fostering secure relationships and growth. She has a natural capacity to connect with her small clients and their adults. She has a way about herself that creates a sense of belonging, and she is a fierce advocate for including everyone! If I were looking for a therapist for my little one and myself, I would choose Dr. Sam!”
Dr. Ilse DeKoeyer
“Dr. Smith is a superb evaluator and diagnostician. She helps children and caregivers feel comfortable with the process and ensures the most accurate results by engaging everyone in a comprehensive and supportive evaluation. Professionals referring to her for diagnostic clarity are always impressed with the quality of the evaluation and her ability to answer the referral question and provide tailored recommendations.”
Jennifer Mitchell, PhD, IECMH-E®, PMH-C
“Samantha is a warm, grounded, and highly skilled therapist. She brings clinical insight, genuine care, and a steady presence to her work. Her approach fosters growth, trust, and meaningful change and her guidance consistently helps children thrive.“
Margie Chastain, LCSW
“While I was Sam's supervisee, I felt heard, validated, and respected as a burgeoning mental health professional. In moments of difficulty, Sam showed me and my clients genuine compassion, offering psychoeducation that gave me diverse tools to tackle situations in unforeseen ways. With humor and authenticity, Sam's love for humanity was apparent in all of our supervision sessions, and she is a mentor I will seek guidance from as I continue on my professional journey.”
Elizabeth Malley
“I have been privileged to work closely with Samantha Smith, Psy.D, IMH-E as a Board member of the Utah Association for Infant Mental Health, for the past several years. Sam is an inspiration, always leading with heart, empathy, conviction, and courage. She backs up her emotional accessibility with a strong intellect committed to optimizing the care of stressed young children and their overwhelmed families. She also brings her deep caring to the emotional support of her co-workers through reflective supervision.”
William Cosgrove, MD
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dr. Samantha Smith through the Utah Association for Infant Mental Health for several years and have seen firsthand the depth of her knowledge, care, and leadership. She is widely respected state-wide for her expertise in early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and supporting nurturing caregiving relationships. Dr. Smith brings a deep commitment to promoting equity and high-quality care for young children and their families.”
Alysse M. Loomis, PhD, LCSW
MY PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
CHILD Therapy, Autism Evaluations, ADHD Testing, and Professional MENTAL HEALTH Services in montclair, New jersey
I provide specialized early childhood mental health services and assessments for infants, toddlers, and young children with in-person appointments available near Montclair, Glen Ridge, Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes, Wayne, and nearby New Jersey communities. Families outside these areas can access the same high-quality support through secure virtual services available throughout all of New Jersey and New York.
With advanced training in early childhood mental health, my services are designed specifically for young children and their caregivers. Whether your child is navigating big emotions, behavior challenges, developmental or sensory concerns, trauma, or you are seeking a comprehensive autism or ADHD assessment, I offer evidence-based, developmentally informed care tailored to early childhood.
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Child and Family Therapist for Emotional, Behavioral, and Developmental Needs in-person near Montclair, New Jersey + Surrounding Areas and virtually throughout New Jersey and New York.
Supporting children ages 0–12 years old through evidence-based treatments designed to strengthen emotional regulation, behavior, and the caregiver–child relationship.
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Gold-Standard Autism Evaluations for Children Ages 0–12 in New Jersey
Culturally informed, compassionate, and developmentally grounded autism evaluations using gold-standard tools, including the ADOS. Assessments include a thoughtful differential diagnosis process to help determine whether autism is present, rule out or clarify other contributing diagnoses, and provide a clear, accurate understanding of your child’s strengths and needs.
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Evaluations include a thorough differential diagnosis process to distinguish ADHD from other developmental, emotional, or behavioral conditions and to ensure families receive clear, accurate guidance and next steps.
Evidence-based ADHD evaluations that go deeper than checklists to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and needs utilizing IQ, neuropsychological, and research-informed measures to evaluate. -
One of my favorite roles as a psychologist is being a reflective supervisor/ consultant to those doing the important work in helping others. In our work, it is important to take the time to reflect on the thoughts, feelings, and biases we are experiencing. This process is important not only to make sure we are providing the best services possible for children and families, but also to make sure we stay happy and healthy in our work to prevent burnout. I have experience supervising individuals of all training levels, professions, and backgrounds.
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Professional Mental Health workshops, presentations, and trainings for agencies, schools, and organizations on early childhood mental health, trauma, diversity, development, and more.
Available virtually or in-person.
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