Style

Empathetic, collaborative, insightful

Fun facts

Proudest moment
❤️Anytime I am able to conquer my fear and go for something greater than I could’ve expected.

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Superpower
🦸 My superpower is staying calm and patient in any situation. I don’t take things personally, which allows me to be fully present and provide steady, supportive guidance even when emotions are high.

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Self-Care
✨ My favorite form of self-care is spending time in nature and practicing mindfulness. Whether it's taking a walk outdoors or simply enjoying quiet moments, it helps me reset and stay grounded.

"Wonderful experience. Three of my children have received therapy through Manatee (two still are) and I am currently enrolled in parent counseling. My children have a variety of diagnoses and finding a good fit, someone who truly 'gets it', is not easy. Sheila and ViAnna have been a blessing to our family and I couldn't say 'thank you' enough."
— Manatee family

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"Our experience has been wonderful! I enjoy the support and I know the kids do as well. They look forward to therapy and help to encourage their friends that have done therapy and didn’t enjoy it, to give it a second chance."
— Manatee mom

meet your
Associate Therapist

ViAnna Samaroo

LSW
✦ Supervised by
Jessica Espino

I am a New Jersey-based licensed social worker (LSW) with a Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Children, Youth, and Family. With a background in counseling, advocacy, and operational leadership, I have worked extensively with families facing complex challenges, providing trauma-informed support and guidance. I am dedicated to helping children and families build resilience and thrive through personalized, compassionate care. My areas of specialty include trauma-informed therapy, family dynamics, and supporting children and families through challenging life transitions. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, particularly in helping them build resilience and navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. Additionally, I specialize in providing culturally responsive care and using collaborative approaches to empower families and strengthen parent-child relationships.

Specialities
Adjustment
Anxiety
Depression
Coparenting Conflict
Couple's Therapy (relating to parenting)
Defiance / Aggression
Divorce / Transition
Grief / Loss
Parent-Child Conflict
School Issues
Trauma
Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,

ViAnna Samaroo

is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solution Focused
Strength-Based Therapy
Works with
Tweens (10-12 years old)
Early teens (13-16 years old)
Late teens (17+ years old)
Parents & caregivers
Available in
NJ
Credentials

Master of Social Work at the University of South Carolina - Columbia

Language(s)

English