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Samantha Rodman Whiten

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Since 2015
249 Articles

About Samantha Rodman Whiten

Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten is originally from Brooklyn, NY and now lives in Potomac, MD with her husband and children.

Dr. Whiten attended Columbia University for her BA, and received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park. She has been in private practice since 2009, and she is the author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce, 52 Emails To Transform Your Marriage, and Couples You Meet In Counseling: 7 Common Relationship Dynamics That Sabotage Closeness. Her site, Dr. Psych Mom, was founded in 2014 and has a wide following.

She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and PsychCentral, and has appeared on The Today Show and Nightline. Her podcast, The Dr. Psych Mom Show, discusses relationships, parenting and psychology.

Dr. Whiten's group therapy and coaching practice, Best Life Behavioral Health, helps clients all over the globe. You can book a session directly with Dr. Whiten or any of her providers.

Articles

A father reading to his daughter, illustrating the 'joint attention' and emotional signaling that builds empathy in early childhood.

7 Rare Habits Of Parents Who Raise Exceptionally Empathetic Kids, According To Clinical Psychologist

A middle-aged man smiling outdoors with a wholesome expression

10 Red Flags Of Men Who Won't Make Good Husbands, According To A Clinical Psychologist

A happy girl playing outside, capturing the 'autonomy' and resilience developed through unstructured play and strong parent-child connection.

The One Skill A Clinical Psychologist Says Matters More Than A Kid's Grades, Talent, Or Confidence

An upset woman with arms crossed, illustrating the 'emotional reactivity' and rigid expectations that can characterize the 'difficult' partner in a relationship.

A Clinical Psychologist Explains How To Tell If You're The 'Difficult One' In Your Relationship

A mother and little boy sharing an authentic, loving moment, capturing the vital importance of a mother's well-being and its direct impact on her ability to parent effectively.

Clinical Psychologist Says Women In Unhappy Marriages Often Struggle To Be The Mothers They Want To Be

A middle-aged man sitting by a window appearing pensive, illustrating the common adult struggles of former "gifted kids," such as perfectionism, burnout, and the pressure to perform.

If You Were Labeled The 'Gifted Kid,’ A Psychologist Says These 8 Adult Struggles Might Feel Uncomfortably Familiar

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