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Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP

Samantha Lau

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Let's Connect (805) 232-7756
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I specialize in ketamine/psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and psychiatric med management. Are you feeling anxious, depressed and/or unmotivated? Do your dreams and goals seem out of reach? Have you been told that you are physically present but emotionally absent in relationships? Maybe your difficult emotions get in your way and you want to move past them, but you aren’t sure how to do it. Have you been with a life coach but want to go further in your transformation? Are you staying in therapy but don’t seem to be going anywhere? You need more specific strategies and a better support system to empower yourself.
We help you transform difficult emotions with proven short term therapy and medications that gets you maximum impact. With both a licensed psychiatric clinician and a certified meditation coach, you get two on one attention to help you transform your anxiety or depression and empower yourself. You will move forward from the emotions keeping you stuck.
We understand that difficult emotions can feel like a tsunami. They make you feel unsafe and off balance keeping you away from joy. Together, we help you explore your feelings and then transform them into a powerful tool for shaping your growth. We care deeply that you get to live your life feeling most alive and empowered to achieve whatever you want.
Call or Samantha Lau now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 232-7756

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 232-7756

200 East Del Mar Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91105

All visits are conducted virtually via a HIPPA compliant video platform except ketamine assisted psychotherapy and ketamine injections.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 232-7756

200 East Del Mar Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91105

All visits are conducted virtually via a HIPPA compliant video platform except ketamine assisted psychotherapy and ketamine injections.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Pay by American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Most insurance companies support you to see out of network providers. We can provide you a superbill for you to get reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
"
Most insurance companies support you to see out of network providers. We can provide you a superbill for you to get reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: California / 20359 Samantha Lau
  • In Practice for 14 Years
  • Certificate from Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy at Integrative Psychiatry Institute
  • Johns Hopkins University and UCLA
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I believe in empowering you with precision medicine and short term therapy so you can feel better, work better and love better in life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
"
I believe in empowering you with precision medicine and short term therapy so you can feel better, work better and love better in life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Ketamine Assisted Therapy
  • Ketamine Psychedelic Exploration
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP

4 Endorsements

Christopher Restivo
Christopher Restivo
Marriage & Family TherapistMFT
I can't think of another clinician I trust more than Samantha.I've worked with many prescribers and she stands out from the crowd! Everyone I send her marvels at her vast knowledge wrapped in deeply felt compassion.Looking for KAP or med mgmt?Look no more!
Jennifer Sidhwa
Jennifer Sidhwa
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
I enthusiastically recommend Samantha for ketamine prescription management and KAP. Samantha is a trustworthy, warm, and empathetic clinician as well as a true expert in the ever-evolving field of ketamine and psychedelic assisted therapy.
Nicole Schumacher
Nicole Schumacher
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalAPCC
I have been honored to work alongside Samantha and experience firsthand her ability to hold space and facilitate movement. Samantha is a true healer and empath who provides uniquely comprehensive services for her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Cantonese

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Cantonese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Ketamine injections
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP

Location

Primary Location

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 232-7756

Additional Location

200 East Del Mar Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91105

(805) 232-7756
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All visits are conducted virtually via a HIPPA compliant video platform except ketamine assisted psychotherapy and ketamine injections.
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
"
All visits are conducted virtually via a HIPPA compliant video platform except ketamine assisted psychotherapy and ketamine injections.
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 232-7756
Photo of Samantha Lau, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP