Hi, I’m Samantha Acosta, founder and therapist at Haven Therapy. I’m a Bay Area native who knows firsthand how life can throw us off course and how powerful therapy can be in helping us find our way back. My work is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique path.

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I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and parents through life’s messier chapters. Whether that’s anxiety, depression, big transitions, or those moments where everything feels upside down. With experience in both outpatient and crisis care, I bring a calm, grounded presence and practical tools to help clients move through challenges with clarity and strength.

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My approach is evidence-based but always tailored to you. Therapy with me is a space where you can feel supported, seen, and even laugh a little—because healing doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time.

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Outside the therapy room, you’ll usually find me chasing my dog Asher along the beach, wrangling my pet chickens (yes, really), experimenting in the kitchen, or soaking up time with my people. I bring that same down-to-earth, warm energy into my work—with zero judgment and a whole lot of heart.