TESTIMONIALS
What People Are Saying About My Work
“Psychotherapy isn’t a twentieth-century artifice imposed on nature, but the reinstatement of a natural healing process.” ― Patricia Love
TESTIMONIALS FROM
Industry Professionals
Malahat Baig-Amin, LICSW Psychotherapist
Jacqueline Samuda is an exceptionally skilled trauma therapist who is also profoundly knowledgeable and sensitive to cultural nuances that accompany international and diverse communities of color I have referred to her practice. Her approach is compassionate, effective, and empowering. Her understanding of the complexities of cultural identities and how they intersect with experiences of trauma sets her apart from other therapists. The blend of trauma-informed care with her multilingual skills and cultural competence has been transformative for clients she has supported through the years I have known her. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel validated and resourced for trauma treatment. I highly recommend her to individuals and families seeking an effective therapist who understands the intersection of trauma and cultural identity in the healing process.
Montgomery County DHHS, Victim Assistance And Sexual Assault Program
Ivelisse Baez, Former Victim Assistant
Jacqueline Samuda is a compassionate and efficient therapist who will find solutions for the client’s challenges. She’s sensitive to the needs of a wide diverse population and educates them in subjects related to mental health. Samuda is great at empowering clients to achieve healing and improving their quality of life through self-care and referrals to resources.
World Bank
Kabou Nignan, Therapist
Jaqueline et moi avons toutes deux participé à une table ronde organisée par la Banque mondiale à l'occasion de la Journée de la femme. Jaqueline travaille avec des personnes d'origines culturelles diverses et est capable de parler plusieurs langues. Elle a une grande expérience des traumatismes, c'est pourquoi je lui ai envoyé des clients de la Banque mondiale.
Psychotherapist and Consultant in Private Practice
Margaret Crockett, LCSW-C, SEP, ISP DARe
Jacqueline Samuda is, above everything else, an amazing person. She is a highly trained and skilled trauma therapist with extensive experience with multicultural individual adults, couples, adolescents and families. She has worked in many different capacities as an advocate for individuals and groups who have been through terrifying experiences and are in need of safety and healing. Her fluency in French and Spanish, and experience in and knowledge of cultures who speak them, make her accessible to those who need to be heard and related to in their primary language. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.
Program Director Intercultural Connection
Lauren Goodsmith
We were delighted to welcome Jacqueline as a training facilitator, and very glad that our participating clinicians were able to benefit from her skill and experience! (Her) workshop engaged participants in discussion and interactive exercises focused on the use of body-centered interventions in working with trauma-affected immigrants and refugees, in the context of the Multicultural Care approach in therapy.
Chief of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Montgomery County, Maryland
Dr. Raymond Crowel, Clinical Psychologist
Jacqueline’s skill and compassion in working with the survivors of the 2017 apartment explosion and fire in Silver Spring was outstanding. The grief and trauma caused by the fire were enormous. Ms. Samuda responded immediately to our request, and worked tirelessly for many months to help families heal from this disaster. As chief of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services, I found her counsel on assisting the community invaluable. We owe her a debt of gratitude.
Psicoterapeuta
Xiomara Salgado, M.A., L.C.P.C.
He tenido el placer de conocer y compartir con Jacqueline desde hace varios años, tanto en el ámbito profesional como en el personal. Su pasión por el aprendizaje es inspiradora, siempre en la búsqueda de enriquecer su conocimiento y expandir sus horizontes intelectuales. Posee una habilidad analítica excepcional, prestando atención a los pequeños detalles y desarrollando soluciones creativas ante cualquier problema. Sin embargo, lo más destacable de Jacqueline es su compromiso con el bienestar de los demás. Siempre se muestra dispuesta a ofrecer su apoyo y orientación a aquellos que lo necesitan, mostrando una profunda comprensión y empatía.
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8607 Second Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910
