Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who, for twenty years, has been helping others to live and lead their best lives. While my more recent work has been with Active-Duty service members and veterans, I have also worked extensively with adults of all ages in a variety of settings, such as inpatient and outpatient. I have far-reaching experience with helping people to manage addiction, process trauma and loss, cope with mental illness, and take on the challenges of everyday life. I earned my MSW and BS from the University of Utah, but I grew up in Connecticut. I hold the sanctity of the therapeutic relationship seriously and, as such, your comfort and privacy are exceptionally important to me.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I will review your assessment before our first session. We will therefore use that time to better establish your needs and get to know each other. I will be prepared to answer any questions you may have. If you have never seen a therapist, fear not, the first session is a way for you to learn more about how therapy works and what types of therapy might be best for you. The first session also serves as a time for both of us to determine if we are a “good fit.” Rest assured, you will not be asked or expected to commit to working with me after only one meeting.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am creative and enjoy using "outside the norm" tools to help people. I aim to be approachable, straight-forward, and I don't like to use a lot of therapy jargon. I am flexible, and I will meet you where you are. I have worked within many different types of practices, many of which provided or motivated me to pursue continuing education opportunities. These professional experiences have broadened my range of therapeutic interventions and deepened my commitment to helping others.

About Samantha Ball