She specializes in providing empirically supported assessment and interventions for children, preadolescents, adolescents, and young adults with high-risk, externalizing behaviors and internalizing mood disorders, including bipolar disorder. She is trained in providing interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for a range of mood related symptoms. In addition, Dr. Samar has created and spearheaded an adaptation of DBT for children and preadolescents with significant mood and behavioral dysregulation.