Samantha Elkrief, LMSW is a therapist, board-certified holistic health coach and health-supportive chef. She is an action-oriented supportive psychotherapist and has trained in a number of modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Nutritional Psychiatry and Internal Family Systems. She also incorporates various mind-body practices into her clinical work.
She is the clinical coordinator at the Brain Food Clinic and works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, work-life balance, relational concerns, sexuality and more.
When focused on Nutritional Psychiatry, Samantha helps patients find a place of contentment and ease with food. She has expertise in plant-based diets, nutritional support for mental health and frequently works with clients with food sensitivities, allergies, and other medical concerns. Samantha received her Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, her health coach certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and trained as a chef at The Natural Gourmet Institute.
She regularly appears as a guest on podcasts and her work has been featured in the New York Times, NY Post, MindBodyGreen, Social Work Today, Eat Up New York, and on NBC.
AddressNew York, New York
Emailsamanthaelkrief@gmail.com