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Therapy and EMDR in NYC & Online in New York & California

Helping you feel calm, confident and connected

Therapy for high-achieving women and teens ready to release anxiety, burnout, trauma, and self-doubt

ON THE SURFACE YOU HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER

On the inside, it feels much harder

Samira Dewidar, LCSW | EMDR Flatiron | Therapist Flatiron

Hi, I’m Samira.

Therapy that goes beyond coping skills.

You may be used to thinking things through, pushing yourself, and holding it all together but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in the same patterns.

My approach integrates insight-oriented therapy, EMDR, and somatic work to address the deeper patterns driving anxiety and self-doubt so change feels meaningful and lasting.

My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. I’m not a passive listener — I’ll actively guide the process so therapy feels focused, supportive, and effective.

Feeling calm and confident isn’t out of your reach, I’d love to help get you there.


I specialize in working with

  • You may look capable and successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or never quite good enough inside. I help you understand the patterns driving anxiety and self-doubt, quiet the inner critic, and build a steadier sense of confidence from within. Learn more

  • If you grew up carrying too much—translating, mediating, or being the responsible one—you may feel guilt, burnout, or torn between your family’s expectations and your own needs. As a someone who grew up in an immigrant household, I offer culturally attuned support to help you break these patterns and build a life that feels true to you Learn more.

  • You may look capable and put-together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or not good enough inside. I help you understand the patterns driving pressure and self-doubt, quiet the inner critic, and develop confidence that comes from within rather than constant achievement.

  • You may be experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, moral distress, or difficulty caring for yourself while caring for others. I help you process the impact of chronic stress and trauma exposure, restore a sense of balance, and reconnect with yourself so you can feel steadier and more supported.

How it works

  1. Connect

    Schedule a free consultation call to talk through what’s bringing you in and get a sense of whether we’re a good fit.

  2. Go Deeper

    We’ll move beyond surface-level coping to understand and shift the patterns driving anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling stuck.

  3. See Change

    Over time, you’ll begin to feel calmer, more confident, and more grounded in how you relate to yourself and others.

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 It’s possible to feel grounded, connected and free from old patterns.

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