Dr. Danyell Samassa

About Dr. Danyell Samassa

I believe coaching is both my passion and my purpose because people deserve a space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported as they move from simply surviving to living with greater clarity, confidence, and intention. For nearly 30 years, I have worked in behavioral health, walking alongside people from diverse backgrounds as they navigated trauma, emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, major life transitions, parenting, identity, grief, boundaries, and the difficult work of beginning again. As a Doctor of Social Work, trauma-informed clinician, educator, and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, I bring extensive professional experience to coaching while remaining grounded, relatable, culturally responsive, and deeply human. I work best with adults who know that something in their lives needs to change—even if they are not yet sure what that change should look like. This includes women navigating midlife, perimenopause or menopause; mothers carrying the invisible emotional weight of caring for everyone else; helping professionals experiencing emotional depletion; and individuals working through relationship changes, co-parenting challenges, personal transitions, or the desire to rediscover their identity and purpose. My coaching approach is honest, compassionate, strengths-based, and practical. I often compare the process to student driving: you remain in the driver’s seat because it is your life and your journey. I sit beside you—offering guidance, helping you recognize patterns, supporting you as you build new skills, and reminding you that you do not have to navigate unfamiliar roads alone. During our first session, we will talk about where you are, what has been weighing on you, what you need, and what you would like your next chapter to become. Together, we will identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and develop realistic first steps that fit your actual life. You are not required to have everything figured out before you begin. So

What Dr. Danyell Samassa works on

• Mental and Behavioral Health/Wellness
• Maternal & Child Health/Parenting
• Reproductive Justice
• Substance Use Disorders & Recovery
• Trauma-informed Care