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