SAMATA HEALTH PRESENTS
De-Stress at Your Desk: A Webinar Library
In addition to our benefit, we offer a variety of virtual, therapist-led mental health workshops to support our users. Whether you need a quick mental health break or want to learn more about advanced mental health topics, we’ve got you covered. Check them out below!
On-Demand Workshops & Webinars
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The Psychological Impact of AI: Risks, Red Flags, and Strategies
From headlines to the most personal corners of our lives, AI is changing norms and the ways we think, feel, and connect with one another.
In this Q&A-style session, licensed therapists Marcelle Little, LMFT & Sarah Malavenda, LCSW will explore the psychological impact of AI. They’ll discuss:
- The potential risks as well as warning signs that AI use may be becoming unhealthy.
- Practical strategies and guardrails to use AI in ways that protect your mental well-being.
About Marcelle Little, LMFT
Marcelle Little is a holistic Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in guiding adults to feel more balanced, secure, and fulfilled with themselves and in relationships. She has experience in the following areas: anxiety in relationships, women’s issues (mother and daughter relationships), depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, American expats living abroad, and codependency/people-pleasing.
About Sarah Malavenda, LCSW
As both a trained psychotherapist and the Co-Founder & COO of Samata Health, Sarah Malavenda combines her expertise to shape and promote employee wellbeing.
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Good Enough: Healing Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome
Do you feel like you have to be perfect to be good enough? Or like you’ve somehow tricked everyone into thinking you know what you’re doing?
In this 30-minute, therapist-led workshop, we dig into where these feelings come from, why they’re so common, and how to start letting them go. We talk about:
• Why high achievers often struggle silently—and what we get wrong about pressure and performance.
• How perfectionism and imposter syndrome show up (and why they’re so convincing).
• Practical tools to quiet your inner critic and build a healthier relationship with work and self-worth.
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Addressing Disability & Mental Health In the Workplace
Join us for a conversation on creating a supportive workplace for folks living with disabilities, with an emphasis on mental health. We’ll be joined by Emily Goodson, an HR expert with lived experience navigating workplaces with a disability. In this webinar, we’ll:
• Define disability and give an overview of disability in the workplace.
• Explore the intersection of disability and mental health challenges.
• Offer tips and resources for folks living with disabilities who need support.
• Share tips for coworkers, managers, and leaders to foster inclusive work environments.
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Separating Productivity & Self-Worth
Do you ever feel bad about yourself if you don't have a "productive" day? Is your mind frequently consumed with work-related thoughts, or is your identity entangled with your career?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this one's for you!
In this 30-minute, therapist-led workshop, we will review:
How to build self-worth that isn't tied to productivity.
How to cultivate an authentic identity outside of work.
The impact of hustle culture on our mental health.
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Daunting or Delicious? A Panel on Body Image, Disordered Eating, and the Holidays
The holiday season is packed with festivities, many of which revolve around food. This can be daunting for those struggling with body image & disordered eating. In this panel, Rebecca Brown, LCSW, Andrea Rojas, LPC, and Gail Harris, LCPC, will discuss the challenges these holidays can trigger and what you can do to support yourself & your loved ones this year.
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Battling the Winter Blues
The cold weather & shorter days can take a toll on our wellbeing. In this workshop, licensed therapist Sarah Malavenda, LSW will break down:
What is going on in our brains & why this is a normal, biological reaction.
How to improve mental health during the darker months.
What Seasonal Affective Disorder really is, and how to support yourself or a loved one living with the condition.
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Stress Less Finding Balance & Avoiding Burnout
If you’re worried you or your team might be experiencing burnout, check out our Stress Less workshop!
In this 30-minute, therapist-led workshop we review:
What burnout is & how to recognize it.
The difference between burnout, stress, and anxiety.
How to prevent & cope with burnout.
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Ever wonder how to be a supportive teammate to neurodiverse folks? Or how to thrive in the workplace as a neurodiverse employee?
In this therapist-led workshop we review:
What neurodiversity is & how to recognize it.
How to provide neuroaffirming leadership & spaces.
Tips & tricks for coping with neurodiversity at work.
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Coping with Grief & Loss
The holidays can be tough, especially for those of us navigating grief and loneliness. In the workshop, we discuss:
• Understanding Grief: How long does grief last, and will it always feel this hard?
• Managing the Holidays: Tips for making the season a little easier while coping with loss.
• Addressing Loneliness: Strategies for those grieving a lack of connection or family during the holidays.
• Helpful Resources: Recommendations to support your journey through grief and loneliness.
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Boundaries that Bring Us Closer
In this workshop, with a relationship therapist, we discuss:
• What boundaries are & why they matter.
• Common myths about boundaries and why they can actually bring us closer.
• Practical steps for setting and maintaining boundaries.
• Communication skills that support healthier relationships.
Alexis Jenkins is a licensed therapist specializing in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and is a Gottman Level 1 certified clinician for couple’s therapy. She is passionate about helping individuals and couples build healthier relationships through insight, effective communication, and boundaries that protect well-being and foster resilience.
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Beyond Resolutions
As the year winds down, it’s natural to take stock of where we’ve been and where we’re going. This reflective workshop offers a mindful alternative to traditional resolutions—focusing on self-compassion, intention, and sustainable growth.
Guided by a licensed therapist, you’ll have space to pause, reflect, and set goals that align with your values. In this session, you’ll:
• Reflect on lessons learned in 2025.
• Identify what to carry forward—and what to leave behind.
• Explore how to set meaningful, achievable goals for the year ahead.
• Leave with greater clarity and a few simple tools to help you move into the new year with intention.
Therapist-Led Wellness Exercises & Learning Snippets
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Mindfulness Meditation
Looking for a midday break? Join us for a 15-minute mindfulness meditation session led by Marcelle Little, LMFT! Taking a minute to reset can help us be more productive & avoid burnout. Plus, mindfulness has a whole bunch of benefits that positively impact our health and wellbeing. This workshop is for everyone ranging from experts to amateurs, so no previous mindfulness experience is required!
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Desk Yoga Session
Looking for a midday break? Join us for a 15-minute chair yoga session! Taking a minute to reset can help us be more productive & avoid burnout. Plus, yoga has a whole bunch of benefits that positively impact our health and wellbeing. This workshop is for everyone ranging from experts to amateurs, so no previous yoga experience or special flexibility is required!
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Private Garden Meditation
Did you know that just as your body can become tense and stressed in response to thoughts that make us angry or anxious, it can also become more calm and relaxed in response to calming, peaceful, and pleasant thoughts?
One of the most basic ways to use imagery to relax is to close your eyes and imagine being in a place that is peaceful and relaxing to you.
Check out this quick guided imagery exercise to try it!
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Health at Every Size
Interested in learning more about health at every size (HAES) and intuitive eating? Check out this short overview from one of our expert therapists, LeAnna Fowlds, LCSW!
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Sitting with Uncomfortable Emotions
When dealing with challenging emotions, like stress, anxiety, irritability and loneliness, it might be tempting to avoid these feelings. But, they serve an important purpose in pointing us toward our underlying needs.
In this short meditation, you can practice observing & offering compassion to these difficult feelings. We recommend giving it a try!
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12-Minute Self-Compassion Meditation for Holiday Loneliness
Sharing one of our favorite meditations from our friends at Headspace.
During the holiday season, when friends and family are making plans for parties, get-togethers, and celebrations, loneliness can feel especially acute for those who are on their own or have experienced the loss of a loved one.
In this guided meditation, we connect with a feeling of self-compassion and kindness, using breath as a way to transform loneliness into something lighter and more spacious.
Our therapists are here to help!
How to get started:
Go to the Samata Health platform & login.
Search our network of experienced, licensed therapists.
Book a session instantly on the platform!
Other important information:
If you have an employer-sponsored plan, you won’t have to pay a penny for the sessions they provide you. You can learn more about your individual plan in your user dashboard.
Not to worry, all sessions are 100% confidential even if your employer is picking up the tab!
If you have more questions, please check out our resource library or reach out to our team!
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