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Hello, I am Samantha but you can call me Sam. I understand the struggles of life and mental health from a professional and personal perspective. Having lived through my own challenges, I've worked hard to transform my life. Through perseverance and dedication, I obtained a Master's of Science in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University. I began my career working with individuals both adolescent and adults battling addiction for three years, before transitioning into mental health working through each licensure until becoming independently licensed. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals, ages 13 -70, across various mental health disorders, including ADHD, relationship issues, anxiety, and mood disorders. My work spans a variety of settings and has worked extensively with the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring an inclusive, affirming approach for all clients. More recently, my focus has been with family and relationship therapy, understanding how interconnected our mental and relational health are. I also have a special focus on supporting healthcare workers, as I know the unique challenges we face in the field and the importance of having a healthy outlet to process those stressors.
In your first and second sessions, we will work together to obtain background information and identify concerns that have been present and identify any symptoms you have been experiencing. I will obtain necessary information to make appropriate diagnoses. We will use this first session to get to know each other and discuss any pertinent information. We will then use this information to help us to develop a plan to work through and address the issues/concerns. Clients can expect to walk away from our sessions feeling heard, empowered, and equipped with actionable insights.
I have been told on numerous occasions that I standout from other providers due to consistency in being present with my clients and lead by example. I came into this field due to lived experience and a desire to make a change in the lives of the people I work with. I know life can be hard. It is hard but we can make changes to get where we would like to be and I will support you along the journey. To me its more than just what we learn in the books. The education gives you the basis but to me lived experience helps me to be more compassionate and willing to step outside the box to address issues.
I am best positioned to support adults and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and mental health concerns that impact daily functioning and overall well-being. My clients are often individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether due to changes such as separation or divorce, career shifts, parenting stress, or evolving personal identity. I work effectively with clients experiencing mood-related concerns such as anxiety and depression, as well as difficulties with emotional regulation, communication, and executive functioning. Many of the individuals I serve are motivated for change but may feel unsure how to move forward, struggle with follow-through, or feel caught in unhelpful patterns. In couples work, I support partners who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict more effectively, or make thoughtful decisions about the future of their relationship. I provide a structured, balanced space where both individuals can feel heard while working toward shared goals. My approach is well-suited for clients who are open to self-reflection, willing to build practical skills, and interested in creating meaningful, sustainable changes in their lives and relationships. Together, we focus on increasing insight, strengthening coping strategies, and improving day-to-day functioning in ways that align with each client’s values and goals.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The CBT treatment modality can be beneficial with various diagnoses. It can help to see how our thinking affects our behaviors and can create issues in life. I have 10 years of experience with utilizing this method helping others to challenge their thinking, recognize cognitive distortions, and build skills to reduce issues being experienced.
Couples Counseling
Over the last 5 years I have assisted both couples and families to work through their interrelationship struggles and resolve issues to improve skills and the relationship as a whole. It can help us to gain a better understanding of the dynamics of the relationship, creates a safe space for everyone to feel safe and comfortable to share and receive unbiased feedback, see the others perspective, and start to resolve the roadblocks that stand in the way of a happy healthy relationship.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have over 5 years' experience with utilizing DBT. DBT can be beneficial with people who struggle to maintain emotions is a healthy manner. It can be used to help individuals to get through life challenges by helping to regulate emotions, improve tolerance for distress, be mindful of the struggles we experience and can help to manage crises situations.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I have 10 years of experience utilizing SFBT. It helps to focus more on the solution than the cause of the problem itself. It is goal oriented. I help by giving support, guidance, and structure to help the individual to find and implement a plan to address issues experienced in daily living.
Supportive
I have 6 years' experience with utilizing supportive therapy. I provide a safe space and come from a nonjudgmental standpoint. This allows an individual to feel comfortable to express thoughts and emotions while also receiving feedback, guidance, encouragement and coping strategies that can be used to help the individual with current concerns or issues.
7 ratings with written reviews
May 10, 2026
She was extremely understanding to my situation and hopefully she will be willing to meet with me at another time
February 18, 2026
She is amazing.
February 9, 2026
She stuck with me even through all of my no shows . she's understanding . and she tries to find solutions for me .