Samantha Hynes

Hi all! Welcome and congratulations on taking the brave first step towards connecting with help. I am a marriage and family therapist by trade, with a variety of different specialization areas: any specialization listed on this profile is a content area in which I've received extensive practice or training. When I was first getting started out of grad school, I completed a registered internship with a clinic that specialized in OCD, and anxiety-related disorders. I received specialized training in exposure response prevention therapies. I began to specialize further into the realm of individuals struggling with obsessionality around food and exercise, which led me to the world of treating individuals struggling with disordered eating. I am firmly rooted in the health at every size, intuitive eating approach to treating disordered eating. This work has also overlapped strongly with exploration of sexuality and gender identity as it relates to body image and self-esteem, leading to specializations in working with the LGBTQIA+ communtiy. I have worked with populations of folks in all levels of recovery from eating disorders and substance use, and have familiarity working with co-occurring diagnoses. Additionally, as a therapist that works with families and couples, I am comfortable working with any type of family or relational unit (blended families, open relationships, polyamorous relationships) and am kink-aware and supportive. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Best, Sam