About Me
Samantha Arreola
Title: Licensed Therapist and Founder
Credentials: LCSW
Most clients come to me after experiencing unhealthy romantic relationships that left them feeling disconnected from who they are and filled with self-doubt. I also work with people who have strained relationships with their parents and want to heal old wounds so they can step into the version of themselves they’ve always wanted to be.
In our work together, I provide education on how your past experiences have shaped the way you see yourself and how you navigate relationships. You’ll learn practical skills to manage anxiety and depression, as well as tools for handling emotions in a way that makes you feel proud. This includes learning to identify your feelings and express your needs in healthy, empowering ways. Together, we’ll also work toward the personal goals you set for yourself.
Many of my clients leave therapy feeling more confident, able to set boundaries without guilt, and more grounded in who they are. They often share that they handle stress with greater ease, experience improved relationships, and feel a deeper sense of peace. My goal is to create a space where you can truly know yourself and unapologetically build the life you are meant to live.
Experience:
Samantha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from CSU, Fresno. Over the past decade, she has gained experience in a variety of settings, beginning her career as a social worker in San Luis Obispo, CA. During this time, she had the opportunity to work with teens who experienced complex trauma – an experience that sparked her passion for clinical work.
She later moved to the Bay Area, where she dedicated her career to therapy and began focusing on helping adults heal from childhood trauma. After five years in the Bay Area, Samantha followed her dream of relocating to San Diego, CA, where she is now based. She currently works with clients throughout California via telehealth.
Client Focus: Individuals (16+, adults)
Types of therapy: CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, and Inner Child Healing using IFS.
Issues: Anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood trauma, and narcissistic abuse.
Specialties: Inner child healing, support for people-pleasing, setting boundaries, communication, improving relationships, and confidence.
More than just my work:
My favorite quote: “You attract and manifest whatever corresponds to your inner state,” by Eckhart Tolle.
What brings you a sense of ease?
I try and practice breathwork every night, which gives me a natural high and makes me feel at ease. I also enjoy lying out at the beach, being in the sun, and reading a good book.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
I enjoy traveling, finding good food spots, salsa dancing, live music, trying new adventurous things, and being in nature.
Our Mission
At Inward Healing Therapy, our mission is to help people heal from childhood trauma so they can step into their best selves and create lives that feel authentic, fulfilling, and aligned.
The past may have left its mark, but it does not get to decide who you become or where you’re headed. Our goal is to help you release the weight of old wounds, accomplish the goals that matter to you, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace.
We are equally committed to cultivating a supportive environment for our therapists—one that prioritizes work-life balance, ongoing training, and a culture of care. By nurturing our team, we ensure that every client receives the highest quality of therapy and the compassionate support they deserve.