Workshops
We provide tailored educational wellness workshops based on the organization’s needs. Sample workshops include Limit Setting, The Art of Feedback, Managing Burnout, and Maintaining Connection in a Virtual World.
Mental Health Consulting
New York City and Connecticut
New York City and Connecticut
Strong + Mindful
Dedicated to promoting mental wellness through collaborative partnerships.
The mission of Strong + Mindful is to promote mental health and wellness so people can feel good and reach their full potential in the face of stress and challenges.
Samantha Gambino, PsyD
Philosophy
Mentally strong teams
startwith a mindful culture.
Strong + Mindful works with small businesses, boutique fitness studios, schools, and community organizations to shape mental health messaging and enhance member wellness.
Strong + Mindful is led by Samantha Gambino, PsyD — a licensed psychologist and wellness expert with over 25 years of clinical and consulting experience across the fitness world, schools, and corporate settings.
70%
of employees would choose robust mental health support over a pay raise
81%
of employees want more information and training to manage burnout and navigate mental health crises
92%
of employees want to work for a company that actively values mental well being
Building mental wellness from the inside out
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Three ways to partner
Every organization is different, but the goal stays the same — mentally well people, and a mindful, healthier workplace.
Strong + Mindful listens to your organization’s concerns, assesses and prioritizes mental health needs, and designs a comprehensive plan to build mental wellness into the fabric of your platform.
Ongoing Process Groups
Small, ongoing process groups give participants a consistent space to process shared experiences, build connection, and learn and implement new strategies. Feedback is provided in each session.
Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions build a safe, trustworthy relationship — a space to feel seen, heard, and understood, with practical strategies tailored to specific needs.
About
Samantha Gambino, PsyD
Passionate about forming partnerships to bring mental health awareness and education into everyday spaces.
As a psychologist, I have worked in schools, fitness settings, and corporate environments. My experience and approachable style help me build strong, trusting relationships. I listen carefully, assess each situation, and create solutions that fit each organization and its people.
There’s nothing I love more than bringing mental health awareness to different settings so people can feel supported and companies can build mental wellness into how they think, their culture, and how they move forward.
Education
- PsyD, School-Clinical Psychology — Pace University
- Postdoctoral degree, Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis — New York University
Experience
- Founder, Strong + Mindful — Mental Health Consulting
- Private Practice — 20+ years
- School Psychologist — nearly 10 years
Samantha Gambino, PsyDFounder, Strong + Mindful
Get in touch
Ready when you are.
Reach out by email to start a conversation about your organization’s mental health and wellness needs.
Services are available in New York City and Connecticut, with virtual options for teams anywhere.
Get in touch
The fastest way to reach us is by email.
- Email sam@strongandmindfulnyc.com
- Connect Instagram