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Feeling Overwhelmed or Stuck? Meet Sam Chong at Mountains Therapy in Montclair, NJ

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In This Blog, You’ll Learn:

✅ What makes therapy with Sam Chong, LMSW, feel safe, real, and approachable

✅ Signs you may be ready for support, even if you're not in crisis

✅ How Sam uses IFS, CBT, and DBT to help you feel more grounded, clear, and empowered

Feeling Overwhelmed or Just Not Yourself Lately?

Maybe you're juggling too much, second-guessing yourself, or just feeling a little disconnected. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, or a sense of “something’s off,” you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Enter Sam Chong, LMSW—a therapist who gets it. Based in Upper Montclair, NJ and available across New Jersey for online therapy, Sam helps you slow things down, feel heard, and start reconnecting with the version of you that feels more grounded and true.

What Makes Sam Different?

Sam brings something special to therapy—an unshakably calm, genuine presence that helps you feel at ease from the first session. She has a natural ability to make even the most complex emotional challenges feel manageable. Her clients often share that they feel like they can finally exhale when they’re with her.

With years of experience supporting children, teens, and families in high-pressure settings, Sam understands how vital it is to feel safe, not judged, and truly understood. Her work is trauma-informed, deeply compassionate, and always centered on your pace and your goals.

Signs You Might Be Ready to Work With Sam

You’re stuck in old patterns and don’t know how to move forward
You're constantly overthinking or feeling anxious
You want to feel more like you again—but aren't sure where to start
You’re tired of feeling like you’re not enough
You’re navigating a major transition and need extra support

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: Therapy is only for people who have “serious” problems.
Fact: Therapy is for anyone ready to grow, feel better, and connect more deeply with themselves.

Myth: You have to be ready to share everything right away.
Fact: Sam moves at your pace. No pressure, just presence.

Myth: Therapy will change who I am.
Fact: Therapy with Sam helps you become more you, not less.

Coping Strategies Sam Can Help You Build

Identifying and naming your emotions (even the complicated ones)
Setting boundaries that protect your peace
Managing anxiety and self-doubt with practical tools
Interrupting negative thinking patterns with self-compassion
Feeling more empowered in relationships and daily life
Learning to respond (not react) to triggers and emotional stressors

How Therapy Helps With Feeling Stuck, Anxious, or Overwhelmed

At Mountains Therapy in Upper Montclair, Sam offers a blend of evidence-based approaches like:

IFS - Internal Family Systems

To help you understand and unblend the parts of you that feel in conflict.
IFS is a powerful, insight-driven approach that helps you explore the different “parts” of yourself—like the anxious part, the angry part, the people-pleasing part, or the inner critic. We all have these internal voices, and they often compete or conflict with each other.
How it helps:
Sam gently guides you to understand and unblend from those parts, so they no longer take over your thoughts or reactions. Instead of fighting them, you’ll learn to listen with compassion and curiosity—bringing more balance, clarity, and calm into your inner world.
Why clients love it:
IFS helps you build a stronger connection to your true Self—so you can make choices from a place of confidence and clarity, not confusion or emotional reactivity.

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

To reshape those unhelpful thoughts that keep circling in your mind.

DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy

To help you regulate emotions, cope with stress, and communicate more clearly
Sam helps you connect the dots between what you’re feeling and why, so you can stop spiraling and start healing.

FAQs About Sam

Is Sam seeing clients in person?

Yes! Sam offers in-person therapyin Upper Montclair, NJ and online therapy across New Jersey.
Sam's office at Mountains Therapy is located at 51 Upper Montclair Plaza, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

What ages does Sam work with?

Sam works with children, teens, and adults.
Helps with anxiety, trauma, stress, or identity challenges.
Her calm, relatable presence helps younger clients feel safe and understood, and she tailors her approach to meet each client's developmental needs.

Is therapy with Sam structured or flexible?

Therapy with Sam is a collaborative space. She blends structure with flexibility—tailoring sessions to your needs and your pace.

Can Sam help with trauma?

Absolutely. Sam’s trauma-informed approach helps clients manage symptoms and create space for healing and resilience.

What Clients Say About Working With Sam

Clients describe Sam as:

Genuine – “She gets me. I never feel judged.”
Easy to Talk To – “I can finally say things I’ve held in for years.”
Grounding – “Just being in her presence makes me feel more calm and centered.”
Warm and relatable – “She makes it okay to show up just as I am.”

More About Sam: The Human Behind the Therapist

Sam’s therapy style is calm, intuitive, and collaborative but she's also deeply relatable. She doesn’t believe in a “fix it” mindset. Instead, she works with you to build clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.

Sam received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Adelphi University and brings both clinical expertise and heart-centered care to her sessions.

A Few Fun Facts About Sam 🏀🍪

She coaches high school basketball—so she knows a thing or two about leadership, teamwork, and how to meet people where they’re at.
She’s a twin! So she totally gets the value of individuality and connection.
She’s first-generation, which gives her deep insight into identity, cultural nuance, and the complexity of navigating family dynamics.
She loves baking, and finds joy in small moments—like a fresh batch of cookies or a quiet morning coffee.

Let’s Be Real—You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out

Life is hard sometimes, and you deserve support that’s real, kind, and totally human. Sam is here to help you take a deep breath, sort through what’s heavy, and reconnect with your own voice and strength.

Ready to Start Therapy With Sam at Mountains Therapy in Upper Montclair, NJ?

Whether you're ready to dive deep or just start somewhere, Sam’s down-to-earth style and compassionate presence can help you feel safe, seen, and supported. Book a session with Sam Chong, LMSW for in-person therapy at Mountains Therapy in Upper Montclair, NJ, or online therapy anywhere in New Jersey today.