About the Practice
Established in 2015, Best Practice Psychotherapy is an outpatient mental health private practice that provides comprehensive mental health services for Woodbridge, New Haven, and other surrounding communities. The Practice aims to remove a common barrier that may prevent individuals from seeking mental health treatment – the ability to afford the services. Subsequently, a sliding fee scale is offered to those who are eligible. The Practice has succeeded in providing comfort, therapeutic support, and psychoeducation to all clients served.
Charmaine Samuda, DSW, LCSW
Dr. Samuda is the Practice owner and Psychotherapist of Best Practice Psychotherapy, LLC. A Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dr. Samuda is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University’s Doctor of Social Work program and Columbia University’s Master of Social Work program. Dr. Samuda’s expansive clinical background includes 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in schools, hospitals, and intensive outpatient settings. Her impassioned focus on helping those who have minimal access to mental health treatment remains a priority.
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Dr. Samuda’s area of specialty includes working with children and families, adolescents, and young adults presenting with depression, anxiety, and life transition difficulties. Her clinical training includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In her free time, Charmaine enjoys interior design, learning about new cultures, and gardening.
