Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Sam Von Reiche.
Hi Dr. Sam, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I began my journey to become a psychologist at Princeton University. With all intentions of becoming an attorney specializing in international affairs, I was wowed by a class I took in Abnormal Psychology, given by a man who would later become my advisor. It thrilled me, and the rest, as they say, was history. I worked at an inner-city drug program after graduating Magna cum Laude in Psychology, and then went to a 5-year Psy.D. program at Yeshiva University to earn a doctorate. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I wanted to work for myself in private practice, and I did so full-time after 2.5 years working for another outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program.
Over the years, I became increasingly holistic in my approach to mental health. I began a partnership with Stephanie Shapiro, LCSW, moved from Lyndhurst to Clifton, to Paramus and finally to Ridgewood. Our permanent home! I have authored a book entitled “Rethink Your Shrink: The Best Alternatives to Therapy and Meds, and am now working on a television show related to mental health.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I have always been a bit of an out-of-the-box thinker; that can create conflict at times with those who tend to uphold the norm. Starting my practice full-time after less than three years with a doctorate was a bit scary, but it all worked out! Staffing is a challenge at times, but Stephanie and I are so happy with the staff we have now. The best I ever had in over 30 years.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Dr. Sam Von Reiche and the Center for Transformation?
We are a private psychotherapy practice located in Ridgewood, NJ, specializing in a holistic and inspiring approach to helping our clients, from young children to older adults, with a gamut of mental health issues. We specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar, addictions, and couples therapy.
We work with most major insurances and provide concierge-level service to our clients.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
Campaigning with my dad when he ran for the State Senate. Those were wonderful times! My mom playing piano for my grammar school play “Of Thee I Sing!”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.drsamvonreiche.com
- Instagram: @dr.samvonreiche
- Facebook: @drsamvonreiche
- Youtube: drsamvonreiche
